Shakshuka Recipe

(Eggs in Spiced Tomato Sauce)

There’s nothing quite like the sight of eggs simmering gently in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. It’s comfort food with a little kick. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes

• Salt & pepper to taste

• A handful of chopped parsley or coriander

• Crusty bread or pita, for serving

Instructions

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper, and sauté until soft and glossy.

• Stir in garlic, cumin, and paprika, cook just until fragrant.

• Add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.

• Make little wells in the sauce and gently crack an egg into each one.

• Cover and cook on low until the whites are set and yolks still soft (5–8 minutes).

• Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with crusty bread for dipping, it’s a “scoop-up-every-bit” kind of meal.