February 24, 2023
Shakshuka: Wake Up and Spice Up Your Breakfast Game
Shakshuka is a delicious and flavorful breakfast dish that originated in the Middle East and North Africa. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that consists of eggs poached in a rich tomato sauce with spices such as cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Shakshuka is typically served with warm crusty bread for dipping into the runny egg yolks and tomato sauce. Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast or a quick and easy brunch dish, Shakshuka is a perfect choice.
Ingredients:
- 1 (24-ounce) jar of Rao’s Sensitive Sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 large eggs
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Warm crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions:
- Pour the Rao’s Sensitive Sauce into a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced red bell pepper, ground cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Simmer the tomato sauce mixture for 10-15 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
- Season the tomato sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Using a spoon, create six evenly spaced wells in the tomato sauce mixture. Crack an egg into each well.
- Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Garnish the shakshuka with chopped parsley or cilantro.
- Serve the shakshuka hot, with warm crusty bread for dipping into the runny egg yolks and tomato sauce.
The recipe calls for 6 eggs and a 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, which is usually enough for 3-6 servings.