Kajgana — Print Recipe — The Culinary Codex

A hearty scramble of eggs cooked with roasted peppers, tomatoes, and white cheese in butter. More substantial than a simple omelet, this is Kosovo's definitive egg dish and a staple breakfast.

Ingredients

8 eggs
2 roasted peppers, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
100g white cheese, crumbled
3 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2 Add diced roasted peppers and tomatoes, cooking for three minutes until softened.
3 Beat the eggs lightly with salt and pepper, then pour into the skillet.
4 Stir gently with a spatula, folding the eggs as they set rather than scrambling vigorously.
5 When the eggs are nearly set but still slightly creamy, crumble white cheese over the top.
6 Remove from heat, cover for one minute to let the cheese soften, then serve immediately.

Did You Know?

In Kosovo, kajgana is so associated with morning meals that saying 'let's have kajgana' is synonymous with breakfast.