Shakshouka
Eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce
Think of it as: Like huevos rancheros' Mediterranean cousin
Serve it in the pan. That's the whole point.
What does it taste like?
Soft eggs in a gently spicy tomato and pepper sauce with a little tang.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureSoft and saucy
What is it?
Eggs poached in a spicy tomato and bell pepper sauce. It came from North Africa and became a breakfast staple in Israel.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Brought to the table in the pan and scooped up with bread (pita).
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Ingredients
- Canned tomatoes 1 can
- Red bell pepper 1
- Onion 1/2
- Garlic 1 clove
- Eggs 3
- Cumin and paprika, 1 tsp each
- Chili, a little
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
How to make it (one way)
- Fry the onion, garlic and bell pepper in olive oil
- Add the spices and cook until fragrant
- Add the canned tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes
- Make little wells and crack in the eggs
- Cover and cook until the eggs are soft-set
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