Shakshuka is a traditional dish in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. It consists of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce with spices. 🍳 This dish is often served with bread or pita for dipping into the sauce. Shakshuka is commonly enjoyed for breakfast or dinner and is popular in various countries, including Israel, Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt.
Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 red or yellow onion, chopped
– 2 chili peppers, seeds removed and sliced 🌶️
– 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
– 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped 🍅
– 1 tablespoon double-concentrated tomato paste
– ⅓ teaspoon turmeric
– ⅓ teaspoon cumin
– Chili pepper to taste
– 4 large eggs 🥚
– Salt and pepper
– Bread for serving 🍞
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and chili, cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and 4 tablespoons of water. Season with salt and pepper, cook for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add turmeric, cumin, and chili pepper, then add 150 ml of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened, 20-30 minutes. Add a bit of water if needed.
4. Create 4 egg nests in the sauce. Crack eggs directly into the skillet without breaking the yolks. Cover and cook eggs to your desired yolk consistency, 5-10 minutes.
5. Serve hot directly from the skillet with bread. 🍽️
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