Leczo z Jajkiem (Polish Pepper and Tomato Stew with Egg)

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to caramelize at the edges, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the garlic and paprika and cook 30 seconds, then add the fresh and canned tomato.

4. 4

   Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables collapse into a thick, jammy stew, about 12 minutes.

   💡 Leczo is done when a spoon pulled through leaves a trail — keep going if it still looks watery.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper, then crack the eggs directly over the stew.

6. 6

   Stir gently and cook until the eggs are just set into soft curds throughout, about 2 minutes, and serve hot with bread.