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Shakshuka

Spiced tomato and pepper stew with eggs poached directly in the sauce.

40 min Easy Tunecina / Magrebí 4 servings
Shakshuka

The story behind

Shakshuka is a foundational dish for breakfast or lunch in Tunisia and throughout the Maghreb. It is valued for its intensity of flavor, achieved through a slow cooking of fresh tomatoes and peppers, seasoned with spices like cumin, paprika, and traditionally, harissa for a spicy kick. It is a dish that brings families together as it is served directly from the pan in the center of the table.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Sauté the garlic and peppers in a pan with oil until tender.
  2. 2
    Add the tomatoes and spices (along with the harissa); cook until the sauce thickens and reduces.
  3. 3
    Make small wells in the sauce and carefully crack the eggs into them.
  4. 4
    Cover the pan and simmer until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  5. 5
    Serve immediately with crusty bread to dip into the sauce.

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