Tajine Tunisien

Name: Tajine Tunisien
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 8 eggs; 200g cooked chicken, shredded; 150g grated Gruyere cheese; 1 large onion, diced; 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper; Butter for greasing

طاجين (tah-JEEN)

Tunisian Egg and Cheese Frittata

⏱ Prep Time 1 hour

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 334 kcal

A thick, golden baked frittata loaded with chicken, cheese, parsley, and spices, sliced into squares and served as an appetizer or main.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 22.0g

Carbs 12.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ eggs ⚠ dairy ⚠ gluten

Equipment Needed

oven-safe baking dish mixing bowl whisk

Presentation Guide

Vessel: baking dish or platter

Garnishes: parsley sprigs, lemon wedges

Accompaniments: mechouia salad, bread

Ingredients

8 eggs
200g cooked chicken, shredded
150g grated Gruyere cheese
1 large onion, diced
3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper
Butter for greasing

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 180C and grease a deep baking dish with butter. Saute diced onion in olive oil until golden.
2
Beat eggs in a large bowl, add turmeric, nutmeg, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
3
Fold in shredded chicken, sauteed onion, grated cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix until evenly distributed.
4
Pour mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly. The mixture should be about four centimeters deep.
5
Bake for thirty-five to forty minutes until the top is deeply golden and a knife inserted comes out clean.
6
Let cool for ten minutes, then cut into squares or diamond shapes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Did You Know?

Tunisian tajine is nothing like Moroccan tagine; it is a baked egg dish closer to Italian frittata than any stew.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

oven-safe baking dish
mixing bowl
whisk

Garnishing

parsley sprigs, lemon wedges

Accompaniments

mechouia salad, bread

The Story Behind Tajine Tunisien

Tunisian tajine is one of the great misunderstandings of North African cuisine. Unlike the Moroccan tagine stew, Tunisian tajine is a baked egg and cheese dish with roots in Ottoman cooking. It became a centerpiece of Ramadan tables where its protein-rich composition helps sustain those breaking their fast. Every Tunisian family has a signature version, with fillings ranging from chicken to seafood to vegetables.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed ramadan iftar, celebrations 📜 Origins: Ottoman-era Tunisian

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