Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a North African dish prepared by poaching eggs in a spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce, simmered with onions and garlic.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Eggs (large)5Count
Olive Oil (extra virgin)3Tbsp
Onion (medium, chopped)1Count
Red Bell Pepper (chopped)1Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Canned Tomatoes (crushed)800Grams
Tomato Paste2Tbsp
Cumin (ground)1Tsp
Paprika (sweet)1Tsp
Cayenne Pepper0.5Tsp
Salt (or to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp
Parsley (fresh, chopped)1Bunch

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and red bell pepper, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, season with salt and black pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each well.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook until eggs are set to your liking, about 5-8 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Kitchen equipment

Large Skillet With Lid