The Middle-Eastern shakshuka is an excellent brunch dish
Shakshuka consists of eggs that are poached in a succulent sauce of tomatoes and onions. Enjoy with freshly-baked crusty bread.
Recipe
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
3 beefsteak tomatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp paprika powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
200 g (7 oz) feta cheese
4 eggs
- Peel and mince the onion and garlic. Wash and dice the tomatoes. Sauté the onions in an oiled pan for about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for one more minute. Add the diced tomatoes and seasonings. Cover with a lid and allow to simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring a few times while simmering. Add the diced feta cheese.
- Make four “wells” in the pan. Break each egg into their own well on the tomato sauce. Cover and allow to simmer for about 8–10 minutes depending on how well-cooked you want the eggs to be.
- Top with minced flat-leaf parsley, olive oil and ground black pepper. Use the sauce as a dip for fresh bread.
Tip: This recipe adds feta to the shakshuka, but you can also throw in fresh vegetables, beans or finely diced ham, to name just a few examples.