Ingredients

serves 3-6

　　2 tablespoons butter

　　2 cloves garlic, crushed

　　Juice of 1/2 lemon or 1 teaspoon sumac

　　6 eggs

　　Crushed dried mint to garnish

　　

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large skillet, or use 2 smaller ones. Add the garlic and lemon or sumac. Slide in the eggs, previously broken into a bowl, and continue to fry gently.

　　

Step 2

Rub some dried mint in the palm of your hand, letting it sprinkle over the eggs. When the whites are set, remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle lightly with salt, and serve.

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