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Shakshuka
North Africa

Shakshuka

North African eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Perfect for breakfast or any meal.

Total Time

30 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Medium

Origin

Tunisia

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Ingredients

8 items

  • 14 large Eggs
  • 2400 grams Canned tomatoes
  • 31 large Red bell pepper
  • 41 medium Onion
  • 53 pieces Garlic cloves
  • 61 teaspoon Cumin
  • 71 teaspoon Paprika
  • 82 tablespoons Olive oil
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Instructions

7 steps

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in canned tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make 4 wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks are still runny.

  7. 7

    Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with crusty bread.