Leek top baking sheet hash for a delicious brunch dish

Ingredients for Leek-top baking-sheet hash

• 450 g smoked beef brisket or corned beef, cut into bite-sized pieces (optional)

• 680 g fingerling potatoes or other small potatoes, cut into small pieces (no need to peel)

• 2 red peppers, stems and seeds removed, cut into bite-sized chunks

• 3 leeks, washed well and sliced thin, use all parts (roots, whites, light green and dark green leaves)

• 4 garlic cloves, chopped finely

• 60 ml grapeseed oil

• coarse sea salt and coarse ground black pepper, to taste

• 8 eggs, any size

• 120 g dukkah (Egyptian nut and spice mix) or sesame seeds (optional)

• 30 g chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, coriander, and/or mint leaves (optional)

• 15 g fresh thyme leaves (optional)

• harissa paste (Moroccan red chile paste) (optional)

How to make Leek-top baking-sheet hash

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C for fan oven). Line a rimmed baking tray with a silicone baking mat or baking parchment.

2. Toss the brisket, potatoes, bell peppers, leeks, and garlic with the oil on the prepared baking tray. Season generously with salt and pepper.

3. Once the oven has reached temperature, bake for 20 minutes. Then, increase the oven temperature to 260°C (240°C for fan oven) to crisp the edges and bake for a further 20 minutes.

4. While the vegetables are roasting, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and carefully lower in the eggs using a slotted spoon. Simmer for 5 to 5.5 minutes.

5. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Using the slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to the ice water. After about 30 seconds, when the eggs are cool enough to handle, gently crack the shells all over by tapping them against the inside of the bowl. Peel the eggs in the ice water to help the shells come off easily.

6. Pat the eggs dry and roll them in the dukkah to coat lightly. Cut each egg in half.

7. Top the hash with the halved eggs, cut side up, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with harissa, if desired. Enjoy!

Disclaimer
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