Shakshuka (Scrambled Eggs in Tomato Sauce)
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Sauté Aromatics
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and chopped onion. for , stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is lightly golden.
Prepare Tomato Sauce
Add the fresh tomatoes and tomato paste/puree to the pan. Stir well to combine with the aromatics. Cook for , stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and deepens in color, and some is visible.
Add and Season Eggs
Crack 3-4 large eggs directly into the tomato sauce, spacing them out. Season the eggs and sauce generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Sprinkle a small amount of fresh chopped parsley or cilantro over the eggs.
Scramble the Eggs
Gently break the egg yolks and whites with a spatula, scrambling them into the tomato sauce. Continue to cook and stir for until the eggs are fully cooked and mixed into the sauce, forming a cohesive scrambled mixture. The mixture should be and well combined.
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the hot shakshuka to a serving dish, preferably a cast-iron skillet for presentation. Garnish with additional fresh chopped tomatoes and fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Serve immediately with warm pita bread.
Before You Cook
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No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Egg?
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
- 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Variations
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- Add bell peppers (red orCustomise
Add bell peppers (red or green) along with the onions for extra flavor and color.
- Crumble some feta cheese over
Crumble some feta cheese over the top before serving for a salty tang.
- Add other spices like cuminCustomise
Add other spices like cumin or paprika to the tomato sauce.
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