Israeli Shakshuka with Poached Eggs and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Name: Israeli Shakshuka with Poached Eggs and Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cans (14 oz each) fire-roasted tomatoes; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 6 large eggs; Fresh cilantro leaves; Crumbled feta cheese

Traditional North African breakfast dish

This Shakshuka features poached eggs in a spicy, flavorful tomato sauce, delivering an Israeli take on a classic North African recipe.

1 h 20 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Tomato Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cans (14 oz each) fire-roasted tomatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon tomato paste

For the Eggs

6 large eggs

For Garnishing

Fresh cilantro leaves

Crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

Preparing the Tomato Sauce

Heat olive oil

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.

Sauté onion and bell pepper

Add onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add spices and garlic

Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne; cook for another 2 minutes.

Simmer sauce

Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and tomato paste, then bring to a simmer.

Preparing the Eggs

Crack eggs

Crack eggs into individual cups or ramekins.

Add eggs to sauce

Make wells in the sauce and carefully pour in the eggs.

Ensure sauce is not boiling vigorously when adding eggs to prevent them from overcooking.

Cook eggs

Cover the skillet and cook until eggs are just set, about 8-10 minutes.

Use a spoon to carefully remove some sauce if the eggs are not setting quickly enough.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Sauce

Allow flavors to meld by simmering sauce for 10-15 minutes before adding eggs.

Poaching the Eggs

Gently poach the eggs in steady heat. Avoid stirring once eggs are added.

Setting the Eggs

Cook until whites are set and yolks remain slightly runny.

Plating & Serving