Shakshuka - Eggs in Tomato Sauce
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Ditch the cafe, with this baked eggs recipe you can make cafe-level brunch at home at half the cost and effort! Shakshuka, or Eggs in Tomato Sauce, is a popular dish from Tunisia that is easy to make, delicious and it looks absolutely stunning which is a huge bonus.
This dish involves eggs that are poached in a rich tomato and vegetable red sauce. It is easy to prepare and full of flavors. Originally Shakshuka was a dinner dish but now has become a hearty breakfast or brunch meal that is both comforting and tasty. We’ve upgraded this dish to match the times. Tradition meets extra flavor- Yum! Let’s go.
SERVES:
2 – 4 Persons
Prepare Time:
05 Minutes
Cooking Time:
30 Minutes
Skill Level:
Easy
Ingredients
- 3 Tomatoes
- 1 Medium Onion
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Harissa and Saffron
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Caraway
- 1 Tsp Paprika
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 Eggs
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Instructions:
- Place a medium pan over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil until the bottom is covered.
- Put diced onions and mushrooms into the pan and salt. Cook for 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Add all three peppers and soft jalapenos into the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until the peppers have softened.
- Pour cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and turmeric and stir into the mixture to wake up the flavours.
- Add Saffron Harissa. Let it cook and infuse for a couple of minutes stirring the whole time.
- Add crushed tomatoes and stir into the mixture. Pour in a splash of water to keep the mixture from thickening too quickly. Let simmer and stir occasionally for 15-20 minutes over medium heat. Check the mixture for additional flavour needs- add salt as required.
- Indent the mixture with the back of a spoon to make wells and prepare it for the eggs.
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl first, then pour the egg into the wells you made. Season with pepper and salt.
- Use a cover to simmer the eggs until they are cooked.
- Crumble some feta or goat cheese on top and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with parsley or cilantro.
- Serve straight from your pan and pair with toast.