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Shakshuka

Super simple North African Poached Egg Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic
  • ¼-½ tsp Chilli Powder
  • 2 tsp Paprika (I liked smoked)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 2 cans Chopped Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 4 Eggs
  • Pinch Salt (to taste)
  • Pinch Fresh Black Pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tsp Xylitol (or sweetener of your choice)
  • Pinch Chopped Fresh Parsley or Coriander (Optional)
  • Pinch Crushed Dried Chilli (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp Oil (I like Coconut Oil) for sauteing

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan on a medium heat. Add the diced onion and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent.
  2. Add the finely chopped garlic and spices to the pan. Stir in and cook for a couple of minutes.
  3. Add the tinned tomatoes and tomato puree, stir and bring to a simmer. Season as needed with the salt and pepper. If the sauce tastes too 'tart' add a tsp of Xylitol or other sweetener. Simmer for about 10 minutes until the liquid reduces down slightly.
  4. With a spoon, make a small 'well' in the sauce towards the outside of the pan and crack an egg into the space. Repeat around the pan with the other eggs.
  5. Cover pan with a lid and cook gently for another 8-10 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked the way you like them.
  6. Garnish with the chopped herbs and crushed chilli and enjoy.