Kafteji
Kafteji from Tunisia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
Imported from TheMealDB. Times and card copy were filled in for this listing, not kitchen-tested.
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- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 5 min
- Total
- 1 hr 35 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Kafteji is listed as vegetarian from Tunisia. The steps below are the imported TheMealDB method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown were read from those steps.
Ingredients
- Potato5
- Olive oil30 ml
- Green Pepper1
- Onions5
- Ras el hanout15 ml
- Pumpkin500 g
- Egg24
- Saltto taste
- Bell pepperto taste
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
Peel potatoes and cut into 5cm cubes. Pour 1-2 cm of olive oil into a large pan and heat up very hot.
Step 2
Fry potatoes until golden brown for 20 minutes, turning from time to time. Place on kitchen paper to drain.
20 minStep 3
Cut the peppers in half and remove seeds. Rub a little olive oil on them and place the cut side down on a baking tray.
Step 4
Place them under the grill. Grill until the skin is dark and bubbly.
Step 5
While the peppers are still hot, put them into a plastic sandwich bag and seal it. Take them out after 15 minutes and remove skins.
15 minStep 6
In the meantime, heat more olive oil another pan. Peel the onions and cut into thin rings.
Step 7
Fry for 15 minutes until golden brown, turning them often. Add the Ras el hanout at the end.
15 minStep 8
Cut the pumpkin into 5cm cubes and fry in the same pan you used for the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until it is soft and slightly browned. Place on kitchen paper.
15 minStep 9
Pour the remaining olive oil out of the pan and put all the cooked vegetables into the pan and mix. Whisk eggs and pour them over the vegetables.
Step 10
Put the lid on the pan so that the eggs cook. Put the contents of the pan onto a large chopping board, add salt and pepper and chopped and mix everything with a big knife.
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Substitutions
potato (sweet potato or another starchy side) → sweet potato or another starchy side
Cook time changes. Sweet potato browns faster.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)
Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
Tips
- Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
History & culture
Editorial cultural notes have not been written for this imported dish.
Editorial history has not been written for this imported dish.
Inspired by
Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips — not a chatbot.
How long does Kafteji take?
1 hr 35 min all in — 30 min prep, 1 hr 5 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Baking tray, Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
What can I use instead?
potato (sweet potato or another starchy side) → sweet potato or another starchy side. Cook time changes. Sweet potato browns faster. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.