# Shakshuka

An easy-to-make shakshuka recipe that is perfect for brunch.

- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Breakfast
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Chop one bell pepper.
2. Chop one small onion.
3. Prepare four cloves of garlic by chopping the bottom bit and lightly crushing them to peel easily.
4. Prepare two green chilies (optional, if you like it spicy).
5. Fry the chopped onions and bell peppers for 6 to 7 minutes until soft and fragrant.
6. Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the pan.
7. Add the chilies (if using) and fry until fragrant.
8. Add 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.
9. Add one tablespoon of tomato paste and fry for another minute.
10. Add some boiling water and salt.
11. Let the mixture reduce for about 7 to 8 minutes until it reaches a desired thick consistency.
12. Crack eggs into the sauce.
13. Add some salt over the eggs.
14. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 4 minutes for a runny yolk, or longer for a firmer yolk.
15. Garnish with green spring onions or coriander.
16. Serve with warm bread, placed underneath the frying pan.

## Equipment

- knife
- frying pan
- lid

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@cakeshak/video/7185869215520328965
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7f39f6d3-f0c7-4c89-aa71-accc844e94b2
- Extracted: 2026-01-17

Extracted from the video by Clip Recipe (https://www.cliprecipe.com). Quantities and steps are as stated or shown in the video. Site guide for agents: https://www.cliprecipe.com/llms.txt