Shakshuka

shakshuka
shakshuka

Shakshuka

My simple shakshuka recipe, perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
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Course: Brunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, North African
Keyword: Brunch, Eggs, Shakshuka
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion diced
  • 100 g Chorizo diced
  • 1 Red pepper diced
  • 4 Cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 Red chilli chopped
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsps Smoked paprika
  • 800 g Tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Tomato pureé
  • 1 tbsp Soft brown sugar
  • 6 Large eggs
  • Fresh parsley to serve

Instructions

  • Start by frying the diced onion over a medium to high heat for 2-3 minutes, until it starts to soften.
  • Add the chorizo and cook for 2 minutes to release the flavour.
  • Add in the diced pepper and carry on cooking for 1 more minute stirring occasionally.
  • Now add in the chopped garlic and chilli followed by the cumin and smoked paprika.
  • Stir and cook for one minute before pouring in the chopped tomatoes then adding the tomato pureé.
  • Season with salt and pepper and then add the soft brown sugar.
  • Simmer over a medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened up.
  • Make a 'pocket' in the sauce for each egg, then add an egg into each pocket.
  • Cover the pan with a lid or with tin foil, then simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked.
  • Finish with a scatter of fresh parsley. Serve with toasted sourdough.

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