Shakshuka

5m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the bell pepper.
  2. 2In a hot pan, add a splash of olive oil.
  3. 3Add the diced bell pepper.
  4. 4Mince the garlic with a mortar and pestle, adding salt.
  5. 5Add the minced garlic to the pan.
  6. 6Add the tomato paste.
  7. 7Cook for a couple of minutes.
  8. 8Add paprika, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
  9. 9Add lots of tomatoes.
  10. 10Add salt and optionally, sugar.
  11. 11Add a splash of water and cover.
  12. 12Cook until the tomatoes have a jammy consistency.
  13. 13Crack eggs into a bowl and carefully drop them into the pan.
  14. 14Cover and cook for a few minutes.
  15. 15Add parsley.
  16. 16Add cheese.
  17. 17Serve with pita bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 splash olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1 pinch oregano
  • 2 cups tomatoes
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1 splash water
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 sprig parsley
  • 1 cup cheese
  • 2 pita bread

Equipment

cast iron panknifemortar and pestlewooden spoon