shakshouka

Name: Shakshouka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 3-4 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 1/2 cup(s) white onion, diced; 3/4-1 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste, divided; 1/2 cup(s) bell peppers, diced; 4 large cloves garlic, pressed; 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 5 large ripe tomatoes, washed and cubed; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use peppercorns); 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) harissa; 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika, or more to taste; 6-8 large free-run eggs; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Sep 26, 2019

This Shakshouka dish is packed with flavor! These poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce are a great breakfast to enjoy on weekends with friends and family!

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An egg with tomato sauce served in a white plate with a loaf of bread next to it.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 servings

Ingredients

3-4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups white onion, diced
3/4-1 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt, or to taste, divided
1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
4 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
5 large ripe tomatoes, washed and cubed
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use peppercorns)
1 1/2 teaspoons harissa
1 teaspoon smoked paprika, or more to taste
6-8 large free-run eggs
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

How To Make shakshouka

Step 1

In a cast iron pan over medium heat, add olive oil. When hot, add onions and season with a pinch of salt. Sauté them for about 7 minutes or until translucent and soft, stirring often. 2 minutes later, add bell peppers and continue sautéing for the remaining 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and stir until the ingredients are coated. Add tomatoes and sprinkle with ground sea salt. Stir the ingredients very well before seasoning with freshly ground black pepper. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes and then season with harissa and smoked paprika. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the lid, stir and let it cook down for 5 minutes.
Step 3

When time is up, taste and adjust if necessary. With a spoon, make a small well and crack an egg in it so it holds together. Repeat with each egg by making a small well and cracking an egg in it. Cover and poach the eggs for 5 minutes.
Step 4

Remove from the heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with crusty bread.
Step 5

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