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Eggs gently poached in a thick, spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce, cooked and served in the same pan with bread for scooping. A North African dish that has become a weekend breakfast favourite across Gulf homes.
Quick answer: 30 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Eggs, Tomato, Bell pepper, Onion · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 4 pc 4 pc Eggs
- 4 pc 4 pc Tomato, chopped
- 1 pc 1 pc Bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pc 1 pc Onion
- 3 clove 3 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Red chilli powder
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Cooking oil
- to taste to taste Salt
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander, chopped, for garnish (Optional)
Steps
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- Heat oil in a wide pan and fry the onion and bell pepper until soft.⏱ Frying vegetables · 5 min
- Add garlic, cumin and chilli powder; fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.⏱ Frying spices · 1 min
- Add the chopped tomatoes and salt; cover and simmer until thick and saucy.⏱ Cooking sauce · 10 min
- Make small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each one.
- Cover and cook on low heat until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still soft.⏱ Cooking eggs · 5 min
- Scatter chopped coriander on top and serve straight from the pan with warm bread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Shakshuka take to make?
Shakshuka takes about 30 minutes in total. That is about 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does this Shakshuka recipe serve?
This version serves 4. The Degchi app has a servings scaler if you need more or fewer portions.
What ingredients do I need for Shakshuka?
You need Eggs, Tomato, Bell pepper, Onion, Garlic, Cumin seeds, Red chilli powder, Cooking oil, Salt. Optional: Coriander.
Is Shakshuka difficult?
Degchi rates it Easy, with 6 steps in the method; steps that need timing have a built-in timer in cook mode.
Is Shakshuka halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It contains egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Shakshuka?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: red chilli powder, cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: cumin seeds. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: eggs, tomato, bell pepper, onion, garlic.
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