Shakshuka Recipe (North African/Middle Eastern Style) 🍳🔥🥖


 

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

🍳 Cook Time: 25 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 2–4

📋 Ingredients:

For the base:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1–2 fresh chilies (optional, finely sliced, for heat)

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp ground coriander

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the sauce:

  • 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed or chopped tomatoes (or 4 fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped)

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor)

  • 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)

  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

For the eggs:

  • 4–6 large eggs

  • Feta cheese (optional, crumbled on top)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Sauté the Base Veggies

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the bell peppers and cook for another 4–5 minutes until softened.

2. Add Garlic & Spices

Stir in the garlic and optional fresh chilies. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the veggies with spices.

3. Simmer the Tomato Sauce

Pour in the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir everything together. If using, add a teaspoon of sugar.
Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer gently for about 10–15 minutes, uncovered, until it thickens. Stir occasionally.

4. Make the Egg Wells

Once the sauce has thickened, make small wells in the sauce using the back of a spoon. Carefully crack one egg into each well.

5. Cook the Eggs

Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny (or longer if you prefer firm yolks).

6. Garnish & Serve

Remove from heat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro, and crumbled feta if desired.

🥖 Serving Suggestions:

  • Serve hot, straight from the pan.

  • Perfect with warm crusty bread, pita, or even over couscous or rice.

  • Ideal as a hearty breakfast, brunch, lunch, or light dinner.

💡 Optional Add-ins:

  • Sliced olives, spinach, or sautéed mushrooms

  • Chickpeas or merguez sausage for a protein boost

  • Harissa for a spicy North African twist




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