Shakshuka is a delicious and flavorful North African and Middle Eastern dish made of poached eggs in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions. It is a very popular breakfast dish in Israel.
This shakshuka recipe makes 3 servings.
Shakshuka Recipe Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (optional, for extra texture)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- 1/2 cup water
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
For the eggs:
- 6 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Shakshuka Recipe Instructions
Prepare the Sauce:
- Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sliced bell pepper. Sauté until they begin to soften and turn golden (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes (if using), tomato paste, sugar (if using), and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
And the Eggs:
- Create small wells in the sauce for the eggs. Crack an egg into each well. This will allow the eggs to poach in the sauce.
- Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny. Cook longer if you prefer firmer yolks.
Season and Serve:
- Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the eggs to taste.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro.
Serve:
Serve shakshuka directly from the skillet, family-style, or plate individually. It’s excellent with warm, crusty bread, pita, or toast.
What a delicious recipe. Best of all you can have it as any type of meal. So versatile and filling.
Yes, shakshuka is a well balanced meal that can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
That looks so delicious! I need to try it, never heard of it before 🙂
Thank you for sharing
You should definitely try shakshuka. It’s delicious!