Frites Omelette Sandwich

Discover the rich flavors of Algerian street food with this substantial Frites Omelette sandwich. Packed with a spicy, flavorful vegetable sauce and a hearty omelette intertwined with crisp fries and optional turkey sausage, all encapsulated in a toasted baguette, this dish is a delightful experience for brunch or a quick snack.

Ingredients

🥚 3-4 organic or free-range eggs
🥔 1 large or 2 medium potatoes Bintje or Monalisa
🥖 1/2 traditional baguette Baguette Tradi from le boulanger
🌭 1 turkey sausage optional
🧀 Gruyère Cheese, grated
🌻 Sunflower Oil, for frying
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Black Pepper

For the Sauce:
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper
🍅 1 tomato
🧅 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
🧄 1 garlic clove
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🌿 2-3 sprigs of fresh cilantro
🥄 1/4 teaspoon cumin
🔥 1 teaspoon or more of harissa Brand: Le Phare du Cap Bon
🍋 1/2 lime, for juice

Instructions

1- Prepare the Sauce:

• Heat a stainless steel frying pan over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Add the turkey sausage, red bell pepper, tomato, sliced onion, and garlic. Brown the sausage for about 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally, then remove.
• Cook the vegetables for an additional 10-15 minutes until caramelized, stirring regularly.
• Deglaze with lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer vegetables to a KitchenAid electric chopper, add cilantro, cumin, and harissa. Blend into a chunky purée. Adjust seasoning and set aside.

2- Prepare the Fries:

• Peel and slice potatoes into 1-1.5 cm thick fries.
• First Fry (Blanching): Heat sunflower oil in a Lodge cast iron skillet to 150°C. Fry potatoes for 5-6 minutes until slightly cooked. Drain on paper towels.
• Second Fry (Crisping): Increase oil temperature to 180°C. Fry again for 2-4 minutes until golden. Drain on a cooling rack and season with salt immediately.

3- Prepare the Omelette:

• Whisk eggs with pepper in a small metal bowl.
• Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Arrange three-quarters of the fries in the pan and pour whisked eggs over them.
• Add sliced sausage over the mixture. Cook slowly until edges set.
• Fold omelette, optionally adding grated Gruyère. Flip to melt cheese.
• Remove from pan when cheese is gratinated.

4- Assemble the Sandwich:

• Slice and toast the baguette with olive oil in the non-stick pan.
• Spread sauce over the toasted bread.
• Place the frites-omelette onto the sauce. Add remaining fries on top.
• Close the sandwich, slice, and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 2-3
Calories: Variable
Proteins: Variable
Fats: Variable
Carbohydrates: Variable
Equipment: KitchenAid blender or chopper, stainless steel frying pan, Lodge cast iron skillet, non-stick pan, tongs, whisk, spatula, knife, cutting boards, vegetable peeler, spider strainer, cooling rack, paper towels, lime squeezer, small bowl, induction cooktop

Cooking Tips

• Double frying ensures crispy fries.
• Use floury potatoes like Bintje for best results.
• Toast the baguette to prevent sogginess.
• Adjust sauce seasoning to preference; it keeps well for a week.

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Frites Omelette Sandwich