Shakshouka (Paprika-Spiced Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

Serves 4 people

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (about 30ml)
  • 1 large onion (about 150g), finely chopped
  • 1 red pepper (about 120g), diced
  • 3 cloves garlic (about 10g), minced
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika (about 6g)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (about 3g)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (about 3g)
  • 1 tsp ground coriander (about 3g)
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 100ml water
  • 1 tsp salt (about 5g)
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 4 large eggs
  • Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped (for garnish)

Method

  1. Cook the vegetables
    Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and pepper, cooking for 6–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and spices
    Stir in garlic, both paprikas, cumin, and coriander. Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  3. Simmer the sauce
    Add chopped tomatoes, water, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened slightly.
  4. Add the eggs
    Make four small wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each. Cover with a lid and cook gently for 5–6 minutes, or until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
  5. Serve
    Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve directly from the pan with crusty bread.

Chef’s Note

For a spicier version, add a pinch of chilli flakes along with the paprika.