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    Home » Breakfast » Easy to make Eggs with Date Paste (Egg Agwa)

    Easy to make Eggs with Date Paste (Egg Agwa)

    Published: May 23, 2017 · Modified: Apr 26, 2020 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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    Easy no bake Egg Agwa is s sweet and spicy dish, packed with flavors that will boost your senses anytime of the day. 

    A piece of bread on a plate, with Egg and date paste

    If you've been following me long enough, then you already know what agwa is. It is this delicious date paste recipe that I've posted a recipe for. This delicious paste that can be the filling of many pastries like, kahk, ara'eesh or o'oras to name a few. Also can be eaten on its own, or you can combine it with eggs. 

    A plate of food, with Egg and date paste


    Back in the old days, my mom used to make agwa at home. When it was agwa night, you could easily spot me in the kitchen next to my mama, licking here and there of course. I was not much of an eater then, in fact, I was so skinny I was barely 100 pounds until I got my first kid.

    Anyways, I liked eating agwa as a spread or  just with a spoon. One of my mom's speciality was making an agwa omelette or  eggs with agwa. Usually she scrambled the agwa along with the eggs. Today I'm presenting this dish differently. Also my mama used to add a pinch of vanilla to this dish, but I used freshly ground black pepper instead and did not use any salt. Turned out beautifully spicy and sweet at the same time.

    A pan of food, with Egg and date paste


    In Egypt there are many different kinds of  palm dates, red, yellow, light green and of course the usual dates. Dates season was usually in September, I've always hated dates and the month of September as well. September marked the beginning of the school year, and boy, did I hate school? I think all the kids in my era hated school. Back then, teachers were hard on us. Although, I was always one of the top in my class, I hated school. Now when I look at it, I see it differently. This was the only way they knew to teach, they did not know better.

    So when I see my kids these days complain about a teacher or an incident at school, I look at them and always say " You have no idea what was it like when I was your age". Now when I give them that look, they immediately say "Yes, we know, we know you suffered at school when you were young" hehehehe those brats.

    Anyways, let's stick to the happy memories of the agwa and forget about all other kinds of dates :). So let me show you how to make this easy dish.

    A pan of food on a stove top oven with date paste

    First add some butter and agwa, work the agwa a bit for less then 30 seconds to soften.

    A pan of food on a stove top oven with date paste

    Shape the agwa into a ring with enough space in the middle to hold the egg.

    A pan of food on a stove top oven with date paste

    Add the remaining butter in the middle of the ring.

    A pan of food on a stove top oven with date paste and egg

    Turn heat to minimum,then gently and carefully crack an egg in the middle, if some of the egg white gets out, there is no problem you can cut it off later.

    A pan of food on a stove top oven with date paste and egg

    After almost 3 minutes most of the white will be set.

    A pan of food on a stove top oven with date paste and egg

    Tilt the pan towards you scooping the excess butter with a spoon and gently pour the hot butter over the uncooked white. Cook for another minute or so until you feel the whole egg is completely done.

    To serve, sprinkle with black pepper or vanilla powder if you like. Serve hot and enjoy.

    A close up of a sandwich with Date paste and eggs


    This dish is very good for breakfast, lunch or for a filling suhoor during the holy month of Ramadan.

    I hope you'll like this recipe and please if you make this recipe, snap a pic and hashtag it #amiraspantry — I love to see your creations on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

    P.S.: Please excuse me for the coming two weeks, I am very busy getting everything ready for our trip to Turkey and Egypt, I am reading all your comments and emails. I may or may not have the time to respond promptly, but I promise when I settle down in Egypt everything will get back to normal. Than you for understanding, love you all. 

    A plate of food, with Egg and date paste

    Eggs with Agwa

    A sweet and spicy egg recipe for breakfast/lunch or suhoor during Ramadan.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Egyptian
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 person
    Author: Amira

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup Agwa.
    • 1 egg , large.
    • 1 Tablespoon oil or butter.
    • A sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.*

    Instructions

    • n a skillet over medium heat, add 1/4 of the butter/oil you are using and the agwa, work the agwa a bit with a spatula or a wooden spoon until soft.
    • Shape the agwa into a ring with enough space for the egg to get in.
    • Turn down the heat to medium-low and add the remaining butter/oil in the middle of the agwa ring.
    • Gently crack an egg into the hole in the middle of the agwa, cook for 3 minutes or until the whites are mostly set.**
    • Tilt the pan towards you and with a spoon take some of the butter and gently spoon it over the uncooked whites avoiding the yolk as it will cloud.***
    • When all the white is cooked sprinkle with pepper.*
    • Remove from pan leaving any excess butter/oil behind.
    • Serve warm and enjoy!!.

    Notes

    * Some people like adding vanilla instead of black pepper, also some like adding salt along with black pepper. ** You should still notice some runny whites around the yolk. *** You can of course scramble the egg along with the agra and call it a day.
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    I’m overjoyed that you have stopped by! My hope is to introduce you to new flavors, creative ways and fresh takes on favorites. To help you create food with style that will bring everyone around your kitchen table. From weeknight dinners for crazy busy days to desserts with the “wow” factor, and classic comforts from the Mediterranean. One thing in common, they are all recipes that have been tried and tested by family and friends.

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    1. Judith Humphrys

      January 24, 2021 at 11:55 am

      What is Agwa?

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      • Amira

        January 31, 2021 at 12:17 pm

        It is the date paste there is a link in the post to the recipe. Here it is just in case https://amiraspantry.com/date-paste-agwa/

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    2. Juliana

      May 25, 2017 at 12:05 pm

      This so interesting Amira...sweet eggs...I never thought in combining these both together...thanks for the post!
      Enjoy the rest of your week 🙂

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      • Amira

        May 29, 2017 at 3:01 am

        Juliana, you are right, I have never had a sweet edd dish except for this one :).. may be we should come up with new such recipes. Thanks dear.

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    3. Evelyne CulturEatz

      May 24, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      I ma having a lot of trouble wrapping my mind around the sweetnes and the egg....yet I know it would be delicious. Love such recipe Amira! I hated school too.

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      • Amira

        May 29, 2017 at 2:49 am

        Hahaha, another thing in common Eve.Schools in Egypt were a real torture to every kid, I still get nightmares that I have exam and I am not ready!!! school days are haunting me hehehehe. Give this dish a chance , I know you like trying new things ... at least it is not one of those weird we were talking about :))))).

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    4. kitchenriffs

      May 24, 2017 at 8:07 am

      What a neat dish! Love anything with an egg -- it always looks so pretty. Which this does! Good stuff -- thanks.

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      • Amira

        May 29, 2017 at 2:37 am

        Than you John, I hope you'll try it sometime.

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