Estas tostas rústicas são a prova de que as melhores refeições são, por vezes, as mais simples. Uma reinterpretação da clássica tosta mista, elevada com um ovo escalfado cremoso, é o prato perfeito para um pequeno-almoço reforçado, um almoço rápido ou um lanche reconfortante a qualquer hora do dia.

Ingredientes (2 Pessoas)

  • 4 fatias de pão de forma
  • 6 fatias de queijo de barra
  • manteiga
  • 2 ovos
  • água
  • vinagre
  • orégãos

Preparação

  1. Comece por escalfar os ovos de forma tosca: aqueça um tacho com água e coloque na água 4 colheres de sopa de vinagre.
  2. Assim que ferver, abra os ovos para dentro da água.
  3. Com uma colher vá mexendo nos ovos, de forma a que percam o formato inicial.
  4. Deixe estar na água durante 3 a 4 minutos.
  5. Retire e reserve.
  6. Unte as fatias de pão de forma com manteiga.
  7. Coloque em cima de duas fatias de pão de forma, 3 fatias de queijo.
  8. Coloque as fatias de pão sobrantes sobre o queijo.
  9. Toste na tostadeira até ganharem um tom dourado.
  10. Coloque num prato de servir.
  11. Por cima de cada tosta coloque um ovo escalfado.
  12. Polvilhe com orégãos e sirva.

Looking for the ultimate comfort food? Here’s the recipe in English, ready in minutes.

Rustic Toasts with Poached Eggs

This recipe takes the humble and much-loved Portuguese cheese toastie (tosta mista) and elevates it into a truly satisfying meal. It’s the kind of simple, comforting food you’ll find in cafes all over Portugal, perfect for a quick lunch or a hearty snack. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity, which also invites creativity.

The ‘rustic’ method of poaching the egg, where it’s gently broken up as it cooks, creates a wonderful, messy-on-purpose topping that’s perfect for soaking into the toast. While standard sliced bread works perfectly, using a thicker slice of a rustic, crusty loaf would make it even better. Since you enjoy making traditional Portuguese bread, a slice of your own homemade loaf would be absolutely ideal here.

For the cheese, while a simple block cheese (queijo de barra like Edam) is classic, you could experiment with a more flavourful Portuguese cheese like Flamengo or a young São Jorge. To make it a more substantial meal, add a slice of ham (fiambre) to create a classic tosta mista base before topping it with the egg. A final sprinkle of piri-piri oil instead of oregano would also add a welcome kick.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • 4 slices of bread
  • 6 slices of firm cheese (like Edam or mild cheddar)
  • Butter
  • 2 eggs
  • Water
  • Vinegar
  • Dried oregano

Method

  1. Begin by poaching the eggs rustic-style: heat a saucepan of water and add about 4 tablespoons of vinegar.
  2. As soon as the water boils, carefully crack the eggs directly into it.
  3. With a spoon, gently stir the water around the eggs, allowing them to break up slightly and lose their perfect round shape.
  4. Let them cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  6. Butter the slices of bread on one side.
  7. On the unbuttered side of two of the slices, place 3 slices of cheese.
  8. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, with the buttered side facing out.
  9. Toast in a sandwich press or toastie maker until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  10. Place the toasties on a serving plate.
  11. Top each toastie with a poached egg.
  12. Sprinkle with dried oregano and serve immediately.