Traditional Kirma (Scrambled Cheese and Eggs)

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 150 grams feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons butterInstead: olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Half a bunch of finely chopped parsley
• 1 pinch of salt (adjust based on cheese saltiness)

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Mash the feta cheese thoroughly with a fork in a deep bowl.

2. 2

   Crack the eggs over the crumbled cheese and mix gently.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a large pan and add the ground red pepper.

4. 4

   Pour the cheese and egg mixture into the hot butter.

5. 5

   As the mixture begins to set, break it apart with a spatula while cooking.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with thyme and parsley, then serve hot.

Note. If your cheese is very salty, avoid adding extra salt to keep the flavor balanced.