Tunisian Ojja Merguez
Ojja Merguez is a beloved traditional Tunisian dish that brings together bold flavors and rustic comfort in a single pan. At its heart, it’s a spicy tomato and pepper stew enriched with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, elevated by the fiery depth of harissa—a staple in Tunisian kitchens. Plump, juicy merguez sausages are seared to release their spicy oils, then simmered in a rich, slow-cooked sauce of tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Toward the end, eggs are cracked directly into the bubbling sauce, gently poached until the whites are set and the yolks remain luxuriously runny. The final result …
