This classic Middle Eastern one pan breakfast dish is spicy, hearty, inexpensive and you can serve sharing style in the centre of the table!
Shakshuka
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium brown or white onion, peeled and diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 cups ripe diced tomatoes, or 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp chili powder (mild)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (or more to taste- spicy!)
- Pinch of sugar (optional, to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 tbsp fresh chopped coriender for garnish
Method
- In a pan fry, onion, peppers till soft then add garlic then spices and fry till aromatic.
- Pour in tomatoes, crush any big pieces, bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 20 min or so.
- Taste and add additional spices to taste and sugar if needed, add eggs, season and cover on a low heat. Cook for 10 min.
- Serve with parsley or coriander with fresh bread/toast.
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