Shakshuka

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the bell pepper.
  2. 2Drizzle olive oil into a hot cast iron pan.
  3. 3Add the diced bell peppers to the pan.
  4. 4In a mortar and pestle, crush garlic with salt until it forms a paste.
  5. 5Add the garlic paste to the pan with the peppers.
  6. 6Add tomato paste to the pan and cook down for a couple of minutes.
  7. 7Season with Ottoman spice (or paprika, chili powder, cumin, and oregano).
  8. 8Add lots of chopped tomatoes to the pan.
  9. 9Add a hefty pinch of salt and optionally some sugar.
  10. 10Splash in a little water and cover the pan.
  11. 11Cook until the tomatoes have a jammy-like consistency.
  12. 12Crack eggs into a bowl.
  13. 13Make tiny wells in the tomato mixture in the pan.
  14. 14Carefully drop the eggs into the wells.
  15. 15Cover and cook for a few minutes.
  16. 16Hit it with a little bit of parsley.
  17. 17Add some shredded cheese.
  18. 18Scoop it up with some pita bread and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • Bell pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Salt
  • Tomato paste
  • Ottoman spice
  • Paprika
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Oregano
  • Tomatoes
  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Eggs
  • Parsley
  • Cheese
  • Pita bread

Equipment

PanCutting boardKnifeMortar and pestleWooden spoonBowl

Tips

  • The runniness of the yolk is your choice.
  • Elevate the dish with cheese.