Shakshuka

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop one bell pepper.
  2. 2Chop one bell pepper.
  3. 3Chop one bell pepper.
  4. 4Chop one small onion.
  5. 5Chop one small onion.
  6. 6Chop one small onion.
  7. 7Prepare four cloves of garlic by chopping the bottom bit and lightly crushing them to peel easily.
  8. 8Prepare four cloves of garlic by chopping the bottom bit and lightly crushing them to peel easily.
  9. 9Prepare four cloves of garlic by chopping the bottom bit and lightly crushing them to peel easily.
  10. 10Prepare two green chilies (optional, if you like it spicy).
  11. 11Prepare two green chilies (optional, if you like it spicy).
  12. 12Prepare two green chilies (optional, if you like it spicy).
  13. 13Fry the chopped onions and bell peppers for 6 to 7 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  14. 14Fry the chopped onions and bell peppers for 6 to 7 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  15. 15Fry the chopped onions and bell peppers for 6 to 7 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  16. 16Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the pan.
  17. 17Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the pan.
  18. 18Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the pan.
  19. 19Add the chilies (if using) and fry until fragrant.
  20. 20Add the chilies (if using) and fry until fragrant.
  21. 21Add the chilies (if using) and fry until fragrant.
  22. 22Add one teaspoon of cumin, one teaspoon of smoked paprika, and a quarter of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the pan and fry off the spices.
  23. 23Add one teaspoon of cumin, one teaspoon of smoked paprika, and a quarter of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the pan and fry off the spices.
  24. 24Add one teaspoon of cumin, one teaspoon of smoked paprika, and a quarter of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the pan and fry off the spices.
  25. 25Add one tablespoon of tomato paste and fry for another minute.
  26. 26Add one tablespoon of tomato paste and fry for another minute.
  27. 27Add one tablespoon of tomato paste and fry for another minute.
  28. 28Add some boiling water and salt.
  29. 29Add some boiling water and salt.
  30. 30Add some boiling water and salt.
  31. 31Let the mixture reduce for about 7 to 8 minutes until it reaches a desired thick consistency.
  32. 32Let the mixture reduce for about 7 to 8 minutes until it reaches a desired thick consistency.
  33. 33Let the mixture reduce for about 7 to 8 minutes until it reaches a desired thick consistency.
  34. 34Crack eggs into the sauce.
  35. 35Crack eggs into the sauce.
  36. 36Crack eggs into the sauce.
  37. 37Add some salt over the eggs.
  38. 38Add some salt over the eggs.
  39. 39Add some salt over the eggs.
  40. 40Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 4 minutes for a runny yolk, or longer for a firmer yolk.
  41. 41Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 4 minutes for a runny yolk, or longer for a firmer yolk.
  42. 42Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 4 minutes for a runny yolk, or longer for a firmer yolk.
  43. 43Garnish with green spring onions or coriander.
  44. 44Garnish with green spring onions or coriander.
  45. 45Garnish with green spring onions or coriander.
  46. 46Serve with warm bread, placed underneath the frying pan.
  47. 47Serve with warm bread, placed underneath the frying pan.
  48. 48Serve with warm bread, placed underneath the frying pan.

Ingredients

  • 1 large bell pepper
  • 1 large bell pepper
  • 1 large bell pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 green chilies
  • 2 green chilies
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • boiling water
  • boiling water
  • boiling water
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • eggs
  • eggs
  • eggs
  • green spring onions or coriander
  • green spring onions or coriander
  • green spring onions or coriander
  • bread
  • bread
  • bread

Equipment

knifefrying panlid

Tips

  • To easily peel garlic cloves, chop the bottom bit and lightly crush the garlic.
  • For a runny yolk, cook eggs for 4 minutes on low heat; for a firmer yolk, cook longer.
  • Place bread under the frying pan to warm it and protect the serving dish.