Shakshouka also is known as Chakchouka and Shakshouka, is a Middle Eastern Recipe of poached eggs in chili peppers, sauce of tomatoes, and onions. It usually spiced with paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Though the dish has existed in Mediterranean regions; its more recent egg and vegetable-based type originated in Tunisia.

Shakshouka

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Staple
Cuisine Moroccan Recipes
Servings 4 People
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 8 oz tomatoes preferably roma paste tomatoes but any will do (or about 2 x 14can of chopped tomatoes)
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves largegarlic finely chopped About
  • 2 tsp paprika 1/8cayenne pepper (optional or add more if you like it spicy), can be smoked paprika for added flavor
  • 1/2 tsp ground caraway
  • 1/2 tsp salt (more to taste)
  • 4 large pasture-raised eggs
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place a large skillet on medium heat and sauté the chopped onions in the olive oil for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Add the chopped garlic and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Add all the spices, stir, and cook for another minute.
  • Chop the tomatoes (preferably removing the seeds) and add them into the skillet, cooking for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce has started to thicken.
  • If the sauce if too thick, add about 1/4 cup of water, stir, and cook for another couple minutes. You don't want your sauce to be too thick, so that the eggs will poach well. On the other hand, you don't want it to be too liquidey or the flavors will be diluted. Taste the sauce and add more salt, if needed.
  • Once your sauce is just right, carefully crack the 4 eggs on top of the sauce, leaving a space between each one. (If there's room, you might be able to fit an additional 2 or 3 eggs into the sauce).
  • Put a lid on the skillet, and allow the eggs to cook for about 5 minutes, checking them often so that the yolk reaches the state that you prefer. (In Tunisia, the yolk is usually soft, but if you prefer a cooked yolk, simply cook it a bit longer).
  • Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, remove the skillet from heat, and sprinkle the chopped parsley on top of the eggs.
  • Serve hot, with a good slice of bread to soak up all the delicious tomato sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalSaturated Fat: 5gFat: 10.8gProtein: 11gCarbohydrates: 20g
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