Shakshuka
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Ingredients
- Canned whole tomatoes
- Onion
- Bell pepper (mix of regular and hot peppers)
- Hot chilies
- Parsley and cilantro (mixed)
- Olive oil
- Cumin seeds
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
- Garlic
- Eggs
- White cheese (e.g., feta)
- Roasted peppers (optional)
- Turmeric powder (optional)
- Leftover ingredients (e.g., bell pepper, green onion, chili pepper, eggplant, chickpeas)
Instructions
- Heat a pan on medium heat and add olive oil.
- Dice the onion and finely chop the bell peppers and hot chilies.
- Roughly chop the parsley and cilantro together.
- Add the onions to the pan, followed by the bell peppers and hot peppers. Sauté until soft.
- Toast cumin seeds and smoked paprika in the pan for a short time.
- Add salt and garlic to the pan.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat and crack the eggs into the sauce. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still soft.
- Add crumbled white cheese and the mixed herbs on top.
- For the improved version, chop leftover ingredients and sauté them in olive oil.
- Add onions to the pan and stir, then add all the leftover ingredients.
- Season with salt, cumin seeds, smoked paprika, and turmeric powder.
- Add roasted peppers (optional) and pour in the tomato sauce. Simmer.
- Crack eggs into the sauce, cover, and cook until desired doneness.
- Top with crumbled white cheese and herbs.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Note: Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking and experiment with additional ingredients.
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