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Shakshouka

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Some background on Shakshouka

Shakshouka is a dish that I came across about 7-8 years ago now and have been playing around with ever since. With it’s origins being somewhat unknown (although part of the cuisine of many of the African countries bordering the Mediterranean sea) the exact contents of the dish are often interchangeable. The name itself translates to ‘Mixture’. This is just my take on how I originally learnt to make it. I encourage you to mix things when you have got used to it

Shakshouka quickly became a favourite breakfast/brunch dish in my household. It is probably one of the most flexible dishes I have ever made. This variation is packed full of healthy goods and will set you up right for the rest of the day. It will also put a smile on your face, a real feel good meal. Another great thing is that it is a complete one pan dish. So no extra washing up! Which is always a bonus for me with anything I cook.

Shakshouka with feta, guacamole and tzatziki

Some commentary

The recipe listed here is about the average way I cook Shakshouka. There are plenty of ways you can mix it up or things you can substitute. I often switch around my pepper colours and combinations. I some times throw in some fresh chilli’s instead of the Cayenne pepper or a handful of spinach just before I poach the eggs at the end to give it some different textures. If you aren’t a vegetarian then I highly recommend finding some tasty spiced/herbed sausages (Italian/Spanish/Greek variants are usually a good call and fairly easy to get a hold of). I just grill them for about 10 minutes to brown the skin and then add in to the sauce.

Aside from the extra things you can put in the Shakshouka there are plenty of additions you can make afterwards as well. I often serve it with feta sprinkled over the top. Also either avocado slices or a simple guacamole which both pair nicely with the spiciness of the dish. I don’t eat a lot of bread these days but you could easily serve this on top or alongside some nice bread of your choosing. This will help you clean up any of the tasty left over sauce from the plate.

Now for making the Shakshouka!

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Shakshouka

  • Author: Recipe Drop
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Tasty and Healthy Breakfast/Brunch that is quick and easy to make!

Ingredients

Scale

1 Red Onion

4 Tomatoes

4 Cloves of Garlic

1 Red Pepper

1 Green Pepper

2 tbsp Olive Oil

3 Eggs

1 tsp Paprika

1 tsp Smoked Paprika

1 tsp Ground Cumin

1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1 Veggie stock cube/pot

100ml Water

Instructions

1. Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat(Important it has a lid). When hot add the oil and let it heat up

2. Add the Onion and Peppers with a pinch of salt, don’t let them brown too much. Once softened add the tomatoes with a pinch of salt and fry for a minute. Then add the garlic and cook for a further minute

3. Now add the Paprika, Smoked Paprika, Cumin and Cayenne Pepper and cook for about another minute

4. Add the stock cube/pot and mix in. Add a little water if needed, you want a good amount of juice for poaching the eggs in later. Not too much liquid though or your plate will be swimming! Just make sure you can’t see the bottom of the pan

5. Cover with the lid and reduce the heat leaving it to simmer for 10 minutes

6. Finally crack  the eggs into the the sauce evenly around the pan. Recover with the lid and let poach for about another 5 minutes. This largely depends on how runny you want the yolk

Notes

  • Top with some chunks of Feta or Goat’s cheese for extra yumminess
  • Sliced Avocado or a simple Guacamole goes well to balance out the spiciness
  • If you aren’t a vegetarian, you can add in some spiced/herbed sausages to good effect. I recommend grilling them first or browning them in the pan before any of the above steps.
  • Another addition I like is a handful of spinach mixed in just before you add the eggs

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I hope this recipe can inspire you to try out this much loved dish of mine and that Shakshouka will soon become a favourite of yours too! Please share how you get on with making this dish. Also let us know any additions or sides you find work well with it.

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