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Shakshuka

Gently poached eggs in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce — a quick one-pan breakfast or dinner.

Shakshuka
Cooking time
31 min
Hands-on time
31 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Moroccan
Calories
320
Contains
Eggs

When there's "nothing else" at home, there's shakshuka: tomatoes, onions, eggs, and a single pan. A thirty-minute dish that saves dinner, and it's always served with bread to be dipped all the way through the sauce.

Before you start

  • Before you beginRead the steps completely, measure the ingredients, and prepare the tools before turning on the heat or oven.
  • Time managementPrepare the chopping and spices first, and start with the ingredient that takes the longest to cook so that all the ingredients are cooked together.

Ingredients

2people

Amounts follow the number of people

For the sauce

For the eggs

When increasing the portions, use a wider pot, and gradually add the liquid and spices according to taste.

Shopping list

Equipment

  • Wide pan with a lid — The lid steams the tops of the eggs — and shakshuka is served in its own pan.

Method

  1. Fry the onions and peppers in olive oil until they soften, then add the garlic and spices and stir for half a minute.

    10 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The color turns golden and the aroma is released without burning.

    Tip: Work in batches and maintain a consistent temperature for even browning.

  2. Add the tomatoes and salt and let the sauce thicken over medium heat.

    10 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    It has thickened, most of its water has cooked off, and oil has begun to show at the edges.

    Tip: Check the doneness cue before moving on to the next step, rather than relying on the time alone.

  3. Make four holes in the sauce with a spoon and crack an egg into each one, then cover the pan over low heat.

    6 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The whites have set completely, while the yolks are still soft and slightly wobbly.

    Tip: Want it drier? Two more minutes under the lid.

  4. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately in the pan with fresh bread.

    5 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The dish is neat and ready to serve straight away.

    Tip: Add the finishing touches at the time of serving to preserve the color and texture.

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