Traditional Shakshuka is a delicious egg-based recipe made with peppers, onions, eggs, and tomatoes, topped with cheese and herbs.
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This simple yet satisfying dish is filling, nutritious and
ready in just half an hour
! It originated in North Africa but is also very popular in Middle Eastern countries.
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Shakshuka is typically served with flatbread such as Bazlama (Turkish Flatbread) or some crusty bread in North Africa as a light dinner.
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These are the ingredients you need for making Shakshuka. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full list of ingredients with measurements.
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Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet or pan on medium heat and add olive oil. Add the peppers and sauté for five minutes.
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Add red onions and cook until lightly caramelized. If you want to use spring onions, reduce the cooking time to 2 minutes.
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Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a minute before adding the chili, chopped tomatoes, black pepper, and salt, stir well.
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Cook the mixture on low to medium heat for 15 minutes or until the sauce started to thicken. Check the seasoning and add some salt if needed.
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Crack the eggs into the tomato mixture one at a time, cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
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Take the pan off the heat and sprinkle some cheese of your choice and chopped parsley on top before serving.
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Enjoy your Shakshuka with some bread to mop up the juices. Click on 👇 "learn more for the full recipe with step-by-step instructions.
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