Introduction: Shakshuka is a popular North African and Middle Eastern dish consisting of poached eggs in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. This classic dish is both comforting and flavorful.
Ingredients:
- Olive oil20
- Onion
- Bell peppers
- Garlic cloves
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Ground cumin
- Paprika
- Ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- Eggs
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers, sauté until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired, cooking until fragrant.
- Add canned diced tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet. Simmer the mixture until it thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
- Create wells in the tomato sauce and crack eggs into these wells. Season each egg with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
- Cover the skillet and let the eggs poach in the sauce until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, garnish the shakshuka with chopped parsley or cilantro.
Suggested Serving:
- Serve classic shakshuka with crusty bread, pita, or challah to soak up the flavorful tomato sauce.
Benefits: Classic shakshuka offers a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.