Shakshuka

flavorful recipe for shakshuka

This is an item that you can easily find on a menu in any breakfast/brunch spots nowadays. Shakshuka is packed with flavors, it is nutritious, and it will become your new obsession.

when I discovered Shakshuka

The first time I had shakshuka was in a brunch restaurant in Montreal. My partner and I were looking for a new spot to eat, and we ended up finding this place that had very good reviews.

After waiting over an hour standing in the snow, we were more than hungry and we needed something good. While looking at the menu, we saw something called “red shakshuka”, with its description making it sound absolutely de-li-cious.

If I remember correctly, we ordered three items, one being this amazing recipe of course. I mean, it is an amazing recipe now as it is here, but I had to pimp it up. It was quite good in the restaurant, but I knew I could make a better one at home. And I did.

As many of my recipes, or most recipes from recipe developers, they go through different stages and take various forms. This recipe has evolved and is now one of our staples for brunch.

why you need to make this recipe

I know you might have many recipes that are tomato-based in your notes, recipe book, or else, but this one is different. I was also reticent at first, but it is different than any other tomato-based recipes (like a meat sauce) I have. It is also a nice twist for a brunch item.

This recipe makes more than a one-seating serving. You can easily make it for a crowd, but you can also make it for one or two people and freeze the rest in portions ready to go. I make this exact recipe on a weekend, we have it for brunch when it’s done, and the rest goes in separate containers for the freezer. Then, whenever we’re craving it, I pull out a container the night before and by morning, brunch is already made. I warm the shakshuka up in a pan, add my eggs and cover for 5 minutes, and it’s done. As easy as that.

Shakshuka

This is a dish that you might've seen on various brunch menus. You will never order it again after realizing how easy it is to make at home!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chorizo sausage meat
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 red bell pepper, cubed
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4-6 eggs

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the sausages and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the tomato paste and caramelize for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the spices, tomatoes, and bell pepper to the skillet and stir. Once it is simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. After 20 minutes, reserve ⅔ of the shakshuka and divide into two containers.
  6. With the remaining ⅓ of the shakshuka still in the pan, use a large spoon to create four to six small wells. Crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet with a lid for 5 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking.
  7. Once done, garnish with chopped parsley, chopped cilantro and crumbled feta. Serve with a side of bread or pita chips, and enjoy!

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