Shakshouka is a North African dish made simply by poaching eggs in spicy tomato sauce. It looks impressive for the amount of work and the cost of the ingredients. Serve it at your next brunch or for a quick dinner.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 (14 ounce) cans no-salt diced tomatoes, or about 4 cups ripe diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper, or more to taste
Pinch of sugar (optional, to taste)
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 eggs
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, for garnish
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Shawn B says: Extremely good, at the risk of it tasting more Latin than African I use cilantro instead of parsley. But good lord does it make the dish explode with flavor.
Michaela says: I make this regularity and we love it! I vary the spices sometimes but it always turns out beautifully!
Monique says: Highly recommended! I also originally learned recipe using Spanish smoked paprika (in place of regular paprika) which really adds depth and unique flavor.
Amanda says: We were shocked at how good this was. Will make again for sure.
Monique says: My daughter learned this recipe in an online school class taught by a parent volunteer during the pandemic—our family was also shocked at how good it was! One minor yet important difference: using Spanish smoked paprika instead of regular paprika. It’s now one of our family-favorite recipes.
Linda Wilson says: I once had an Italian landlady who made a dish that sounds like this. She plopped eggs on top and served it before the eggs got hard like boiled eggs. Very rich dish. Delicious and Italian in flavoring, although I never discussed the details with her.
Cynthia says: Your experience is a good reminder of how so many food traditions are mirrored with similar traditions in different parts of the Mediterranean! Yum.
Danelle says: I love Shakshuka! This is a staple meal in our family.
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