Simpler Recipes
Shakshuka (Middle Eastern Poached or Baked Eggs)

Shakshuka (Middle Eastern Poached or Baked Eggs)

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min 2 servings

Originally from recipetineats.com

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 180C/350F (if intending to bake them).
  2. 2Heat oil in a medium size cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes until onion is translucent.
  3. 3Add capsicum, cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomato, cook for 2 minutes until broken down and it becomes a bit pasty (see video).
  4. 4Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix to combine well.
  5. 5Lower stove to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes until just thickened enough to make indentations (don't want dry sludge, needs to still be saucy).
  6. 6Make indentations in the mixture and carefully crack the eggs in. Leave to cook for 1 minute until edges of whites are set (Note 1).
  7. 7Transfer to oven and bake for 7 to 12 minutes until whites are just set but yolks are still runny (or to your taste). OR cover with lid and steam on stove for 3 minutes (runny yolks), or just simmer them without a lid.
  8. 8Remove from oven/stove and serve immediately, scattered with the coriander or parsley. Serve with crusty bread, or pita bread.
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