
Eggs A La Trinidad
Classic Victorian-era baked eggs with lamb kidneys in a rich brown sauce. This elegant historical dish features eggs baked with breadcrumbs and served with a savory kidney gravy for a refined breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1Large Eggs6 large eggs
- 2Lamb Kidneys2 lamb's kidneys, cleaned and prepared
- 3Fresh Bread Crumbs1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 4Butter2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5All-Purpose Flour2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 6Beef Stock1 cup (1/2 pint) beef or lamb stock
- 7Kitchen Bouquet1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet or browning sauce
- 8Salt1/2 teaspoon salt
- 9Black Pepper1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a shallow baking dish or platter.
- 2
Prepare the kidneys by splitting them lengthwise and cutting out the white tubes and fat. Scald in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and slice thinly.
- 3
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sliced kidneys and cook, tossing frequently, for 3-4 minutes until browned.
- 4
Sprinkle flour over the kidneys and stir to coat. Gradually add the stock while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- 5
Add Kitchen Bouquet, salt, and pepper. Stir until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 6
Carefully break the 6 eggs into the greased baking dish, keeping yolks intact and spacing them evenly.
- 7
Sprinkle the fresh bread crumbs evenly over the eggs.
- 8
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly soft.
- 9
Remove from oven and immediately pour the kidney sauce around the eggs. Arrange the cooked kidney slices around the edge of the dish and serve at once.
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