Starters & Light meals

Turmeric scramble eggs with tomato

By
11 December 2025
4
Easy
10 minutes
20 minutes

“Scrambled eggs are one of my food superheroes: they can show up any number of ways and always save the day. This spicy take is my absolute fave, and everyone who has tried them has absolutely loved them. Serve with fresh, flaky croissants – and a mimosa.” – Khanya Mzongwana

Wine/Spirit Pairing
Villiera Brut Cap Classique

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Ingredients

Method
  • ¼ cup cream
  • 8 free-range eggs, beaten
  • 4 T canola oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 T ground turmeric
  • 2 T brown sugar
  • 2 T balsamic vinegar
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 t paprika
  • sourdough, for serving

1. Whisk the cream and eggs until well combined. Heat 2 T oil in a pan, then add the onion and sauté until softened. Add the butter and cook for a further 3 minutes. Stir in the turmeric, add the eggs and stir until cooked to your liking.

2. Heat the remaining oil in a separate pan. Fry the tomatoes until blistered, then add the sugar and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Serve with toasted sourdough and butter.

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Photographer: Toby Murphy 
Production: Khanya Mzongwana
Food Assistant: Leila-Ann Mokotedi 

Khanya Mzongwana

Recipe by: Khanya Mzongwana

If you're anything like our deputy food editor Khanya Mzongwana, you're obsessed with uniqueness and food with feeling. Cook her family-tested favourites, midweek winners and her mouth-wateringly fresh takes on plant-based eating.

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