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Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern dish with poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce — a quick, easy, delicious, and savory brunch.
I first learned about the famous Israeli dish, Shakshuka, when I came across it on Smitten Kitchen.
And when I proceeded to google “Shakshuka,” I was amazed by the various ways this phenomenal egg dish was prepared.
On a bitterly cold snowy afternoon, I decided I was going to make Saveur’s version of Shakshuka, this is probably the most authentic version out there, I made a couple of minor swaps (less oil, less garlic, & no feta cheese) for my version.
Anaheim chilies, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, warm spices, and eggs.
Keep in mind the Anaheim chilies, once deseeded, are not that spicy, alternatively jalapenos would work beautifully.
This to me epitomizes Middle Eastern comfort food.
Serve it up with toasted bread, or warm pita bread.
Just perfection! Sunday brunch, anyone?
DIRECTIONS:
1. Deseed the green chilies, and then chop the chilies, onion, and garlic.
NOTE: The long green chilies are more flavorful than hot, just make sure you deseed them completely. 
2. Heat a 10 inch cast-iron skillet on medium heat, add 2 tbsp EVOO.
3. Once hot, add the onion, chilies, and garlic. Season with salt. Saute for 6 – 7 minutes until lightly golden. 
4. This is what you should have after after a few minutes.
5. Add cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Stir and cook the spices and onion mixture for about 1 minute.
6. Now add the crushed tomatoes. 
7. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
8. Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes until the tomatoes thicken slightly.
9. This is what you should have. 
10. Now form a well in the center.
11. Crack an egg directly over the well, or just crack an egg into a bowl and pour into the well.
12. Repeat steps 11 and 12 with the remaining eggs, although I used 5 eggs, I really should have used 6.
13. Cover with a lid and allow the eggs to simmer on medium heat for 8 minutes. For runny eggs, cook slightly less for about 5 minutes total. I prefer my eggs well-done. 
14. While the eggs cook, chop up a handful of fresh parsley. 
15. Garnish with lots of parsley on top. Gorgeous, right? Serve with toast or warm pita. 
Table of Contents
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Shakshuka
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 Anaheim Chilies, deseeded, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- just a sprinkle black pepper
- to taste salt
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 eggs, I used 5, but 6 is the right amount
- handful fresh parsley, chopped and use as garnish
Instructions
- Deseed the green chilies, and then chop the chilies, onion, and garlic.
- NOTE: The long green chilies are more flavorful than hot, just make sure you deseed them completely.
- Heat a 10 inch cast-iron skillet on medium heat, add 2 tbsp EVOO.
- Once hot, add the onion, chilies, and garlic. Season with salt. Saute for 6 – 7 minutes until lightly golden.
- This is what you should have after after a few minutes.
- Add cumin, paprika, and black pepper. Stir and cook the spices and onion mixture for about 1 minute.
- Now add the crushed tomatoes.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes until the tomatoes thicken slightly.
- This is what you should have.
- Now form a well in the center.
- Crack an egg directly over the well, or just crack an egg into a bowl and pour into the well.
- Repeat steps 11 and 12 with the remaining eggs, although I used 5 eggs, I really should have used 6.
- Cover with a lid and allow the eggs to simmer on medium heat for 8 minutes. For runny eggs, cook slightly less for about 5 minutes total. I prefer my eggs well-done.
- While the eggs cook, chop up a handful of fresh parsley.
- Garnish with lots of parsley on top. Gorgeous, right? Serve with toast or warm pita.
I made it today morning and it turned out great! Thank you for the recipe. Very well explained in simplest possible way along with pictures. Appreciate the effort 🙂 Looking forward to many more coming from you
Nisha, I made this this morning, and it was amazing! A perfect combination of hearty, flavorful, and spicy. I added some extra red pepper flakes to it. My family loved it. We served it on top of toasted sourdough. Yummy!
Thanks Ritu. Yes, the combo is super hearty and flavorful. Sourdough with this sounds incredible. It’s my favorite bread. THanks for sharing Ritu. 🙂
Loved it ….will try with fresh basil and more green chillies . Thank you
I think the disappointment of Superbowl Sunday got me sick so I made myself these eggs for lunch today and they were delicious! Love your blog!
Thanks so much Sirisha. Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Wow, I've never heard of Shakshuka. This dish looks so delicious! Definitely Mediterranean comfort food. What a perfect brunch dish!
Thanks Cate.. hope you try it. It definitely is Med Comfort Food. It's perfect for this cold weather. 🙂
Wow, irresistible! I hadn't heard of this dish till I started blogging and don't know why I haven't made it yet. Yours looks terrific!
Thanks Liz. It's amazing all the stuff I've learned since I started blogging, some recipes just don't make it to food network. 🙂
I need to come for brunch to your house next time 🙂 I have never heard of this dish before but it sure looks awesome. I am pinning this recipe for when I get my cast iron skillet, which I am super excited to get soon. Stay warm. This weather is killing me!!
Lol.. yes.. and I need to do that at your house.. you make amazing dishes Miryam! Thanks.. hope you try it. Definitely getting a cast iron skillet is a great investment. The weather is killing everyone girlfriend! I don't get it.