Why it works: Egg and olive are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 31% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 15,340 recipes. Both carry 2,4-decadienal, which smells seaweed. The science ↓
Spicy Eggs
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare
Cook eggs for 7 minutes.
Cool down and peel.
Make and serve
Crush them with a fork and mix with the spices and salt.
Garnish with olives and mild chilis.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Egg + olivetop 31% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together15,340 recipes
Shared aroma: 2,4-decadienal (seaweed).
Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs
What each ingredient does
- Eggs
- Provide the main body of the dish; boiling sets the proteins so the eggs crush into a firm, crumbly texture.
- Sumach
- Adds a tangy, lemony acidity that brightens the rich egg.
- Marjoram (in the method)
- Adds a fragrant, herbal aroma that complements the eggs.
- Olive oil
- Adds fat and moisture, carrying the spices and binding the crushed egg.
The step that matters
Cook eggs for 7 minutes. Overcooking causes a grey-green ring around the yolk and a dry, chalky texture, while undercooking leaves runny yolk that will not crumble well. Timing the boil keeps the yolk set but tender.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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