Peppers and eggs is something I always associate with Philadelphia. Philly is famous for its cheesesteaks - a cardiac inducing concoction of fried steak pieces, with or without and onions, slathered in melted cheese served on a roll. It is a Philadelphia icon, a bit like Tastykake. Often imitated, but genuine only in Philly. I used to be totally addicted to Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets - yummy little sponge cakes covered in butterscotch frosting. I can fully appreciate this little girl's enthusiasm for Tastykake:
Being a non-meat eater. I never participated in the Philly cheesesteak culture when I was living there, but the cheesesteak joints always seemed to do pepper and egg sandwiches as well, so that was what I usually went for. Either that, or the evil incarnate that is an eggplant parmigiana sandwich (breaded, deep fried eggplant/aubergine, covered in marinara sauce and loaded with melted mozzarella cheese.)
Of course, a Philly pepper and egg sandwich would usually also contain sauteed potatoes, lots of oil and melted cheese, too! Just because you don't eat meat is no reason to miss out on cardiac arrest.
Years ago when I lived in South Philly and worked at hung out on South Street, especially at The TLA Cinema (Theatre of The Living Arts), we used to frequent Jim Steaks at 400 South Street. Great Art Deco decor, open late and good food.
Jim's Steaks
Anyway, I had picked up some nice peppers from my usual guy in Chapel Market when I went out for cold medicine, so sauteed them up with some onions and a duck egg.
Peppers and Eggs
2-3 shallots, about 200g sliced fine
1/2 each large red, yellow and green pepper, cut into strips (about 250g in total)
1 tablespoon olive oil (I used some oil that had chillis steeped in it for a bit of kick)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 duck egg
Saute the shallots, garlic and peppers in the oil until softened and starting to brown. Crack the duck egg into the pan and cook until the egg is as you like it. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
Nutrition Data
Calories (kcal) 350.2
Carbohydrate (g) 22.0
Protein (g) 15.8
Fat (g) 22.9
Fibre (g) 7.7
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