Shakshuka, a delicious North African and Middle Eastern dish made of eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce. Here's how you can make it:
Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon ground chili powder (optional)
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1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
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Salt and pepper to taste
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4 eggs
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Feta cheese (optional)
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Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions:
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Sauté the Vegetables:
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft. Add garlic and bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes. -
Add the Spices:
Stir in cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. -
Cook the Tomato Sauce:
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. -
Add the Eggs:
Make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into them. Cover the pan and let them cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. -
Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with feta cheese and fresh herbs. Serve hot with crusty bread or pita.
Would you like any variations, such as adding meat or making it spicier? 😊
Shakshuka, a delicious North African and Middle Eastern dish made of eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce. Here's how you can make it:
Ingredients:
-
2 tablespoons olive oil
-
1 onion, chopped
-
2 cloves garlic, minced
-
1 red bell pepper, chopped
-
1 teaspoon ground cumin
-
1 teaspoon paprika
-
½ teaspoon ground chili powder (optional)
-
1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
-
Salt and pepper to taste
-
4 eggs
-
Feta cheese (optional)
-
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions:
-
Sauté the Vegetables:
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft. Add garlic and bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes. -
Add the Spices:
Stir in cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. -
Cook the Tomato Sauce:
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. -
Add the Eggs:
Make small wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into them. Cover the pan and let them cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny. -
Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with feta cheese and fresh herbs. Serve hot with crusty bread or pita.
Would you like any variations, such as adding meat or making it spicier? 😊
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