התמונה להמחשה בלבדChakchouka
An authentic Mediterranean creation featuring a robust sauce of tomatoes and charred peppers, slow-simmered to achieve a velvety texture infused with the deep aromas of garlic and cumin. Fresh eggs are gently poached within the piquant base, resulting in a comforting and soul-warming dish that invites the pairing of crusty, artisanal bread at any hour.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1In a large cast iron skillet or sauté pan with a lid, heat oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the peppers and garlic, and sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder. Mix well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and continue to simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes until the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency. (Taste the sauce at this point and adjust for salt and spice, as desired.) Using the back of a spoon, make four craters in the mixture, large enough to hold an egg. Crack one egg into each of the craters. Cover the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the eggs have set. Serve immediately with crusty bread or pita.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 7.1g
- Carbs
- 3.6g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Cast iron skillet
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Chef tips
To ensure the eggs come out perfect, make small wells in the thick tomato sauce before cracking them in. Cook on low heat with the lid closed so the whites set while the yolks stay runny and delicious. To upgrade the dish, top your shakshuka with cubes of Bulgarian feta or a drizzle of raw tahini. Kids can help by sprinkling fresh herbs like parsley over the finished dish before serving family-style.
Culinary reasoning
An authentic Mediterranean creation featuring a robust sauce of tomatoes and charred peppers, slow-simmered to achieve a velvety texture infused with the deep aromas of garlic and cumin. Fresh eggs are gently poached within the piquant base, resulting in a comforting and soul-warming dish that invites the pairing of crusty, artisanal bread at any hour.