Chickpea Fried Eggs

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Add the chickpeas to a large bowl. Use a paper towel and mix around the chickpeas to remove any excess water. Mix in the za'atar, chile paste, and season with a liberal amount of salt to taste. Set aside.

2. Step 2

   Put a large pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add half the chickpeas to the pan and toast, stirring the chickpeas often so they don't pop. Cook the chickpeas for 2 to 3 minutes. Then shape them into two circles with small empty pockets in the center.

3. Step 3

   Crack two eggs into the pan, aiming the yolk for the center of the chickpea circles. Tilt the pan to the side, letting any spicy oil pool to the side. Baste the egg whites with this spicy oil for 30 to 60 seconds, until the egg whites are cooked through.

4. Step 4

   Remove these two eggs from the pan, scooping out any straggler chickpeas with them, then repeat with the remaining olive oil, chickpeas and eggs.

5. Step 5

   Garnish with black pepper, dill and mint and eat immediately.