SHAKSHUKA - a Middle Eastern dish - It turned out very good but i think i could have cooked it a little longer.. Today I am sharing this SHAKSHUKA - a Middle Eastern dish! A quick and easy dinner that is ready in under 35 minutes!
You can cook SHAKSHUKA - a Middle Eastern dish with 14 Ingredients and 9 steps. See the following guide!
Ingredients for SHAKSHUKA - a Middle Eastern dish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 1 large onion, chopped.
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt.
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced.
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional).
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes.
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.
- 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper.
- 5-6 large eggs.
- 1/2 cup grated cheese.
- As required Crusty bread or pita, for serving.
Step by step how to cook SHAKSHUKA - a Middle Eastern dish:
- Heat oil in a skillet(over medium heat. Once heated, add the onion and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are tender and turning translucent, about 4 to 6 minutes..
- Add the garlic, tomato paste, cumin, paprika and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until nice and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes..
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes with their juices and add the cilantro. Stir, and let the mixture come to a simmer. Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook for 5 minutes to give the flavors time to meld..
- Turn off the heat. Taste and add salt and pepper as necessary..
- Use the back of a spoon to make a well near the perimeter and crack the egg directly into it. Gently spoon a bit of the tomato mixture over the whites to help contain the egg. Repeat with the remaining 4 to 5 eggs, depending on how many you can fit. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the eggs..
- Now cover the lid and keep the gas in simmer.Let the eggs get cooked.for about 10/12 mins.Keep checking in between..
- They’re done when the egg whites are an opaque white and the yolks have risen a bit but are still soft. They should still jiggle in the centers when you shimmy the pan.
- Top with the grated cheese and fresh cilantro leaves..
- Serve in bowls with crusty bread on the side..