Eggs on a plate with ham | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina

Huevos al plato translates to "Eggs on a plate."

Kitchen, Main course

Cooking, Main dish

Spices

Pimienta translates to "pepper" in English

Tomato

Salsas

Egg

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Baked eggs are enjoyed in many countries, but in Cuba, this is not a very common way to eat eggs. I must say that this recipe is absolutely delicious, and it can be made with minimal amounts of oil or fat. It can be prepared for a hearty breakfast or a delightful lunch or dinner. There are many baked egg recipes available. This is because eggs are a very versatile ingredient that can be combined with cold cuts, cheese, vegetables, or simply cooked over a good sauté. The name "baked eggs" comes from the method of preparation, as the eggs are cooked in the very dish in which they will be served. Each diner can request their preferred level of doneness. Check out our suggestion, and if you try it at home, don't forget to share your photos with us on our social media!

Ingredients:

2 or 4 eggs
2 tablespoons of oil
200 grams of ham
½ onion
2 cloves of garlic
½ cup of tomato sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cut the ham into small cubes and the onion into brunoise. Crush the garlic.

Ham, onion, and garlic in the pan / CiberCuba Kitchen

In a skillet, heat the oil over low heat. Add the onion and garlic; when they are golden, add the ham and let it sauté for 3 minutes. Stir frequently to ensure even browning. Incorporate the tomato sauce and allow it to cook for 3 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200ºC.

Clay dishes with ham, sofrito, and raw eggs / CiberCuba Cuisine

Serve the ham and the sofrito on the plates. Add 1 or 2 eggs to each plate according to your preference. Season with salt and pepper, and bake them for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on how you like your eggs. In this case, they were in the oven for about 12 minutes to achieve well-cooked yolks.

Freshly made eggs on the plate / CiberCuba Kitchen

Remove them from the oven and serve immediately. Remind the diners that this type of dish retains heat for a long time, so they should be cautious to avoid burning themselves on the serving dish.

Enjoy your meal!!

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