Best Tunisian Chakchouka Recipes

EASY SHAKSHUKA RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large cast iron skillet. Add the onions, green peppers, garlic, spices, pinch salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook a bit longer to allow the mixture to reduce and thicken. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
• Using a wooden spoon, make 6 indentations, or "wells," in the tomato mixture (make sure the indentations are spaced out). Gently crack an egg into each indention.
• Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and cook on low until the egg whites are set.
• Uncover and add the fresh parsley and mint. You can add more black pepper or crushed red pepper, if you like. Serve with warm pita, challah, or crusty bread of your choice.

CHAKCHOUKA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, bell peppers, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables have softened and the onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Combine the tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and chile pepper into a bowl and mix briefly. Pour the tomato mixture into the skillet, and stir to combine.
• Simmer, uncovered, until the tomato juices have cooked off, about 10 minutes. Make four indentations in the tomato mixture for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the indentations. Cover the skillet and let the eggs cook until they're firm but not dry, about 5 minutes.

CHAKCHOUKA (SHAKSHOUKA)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, bell peppers, and garlic; cook and stir until the vegetables have softened and the onion has turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Combine the tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and chile pepper into a bowl and mix briefly. Pour the tomato mixture into the skillet, and stir to combine.
• Simmer, uncovered, until the tomato juices have cooked off, about 10 minutes. Make four indentations in the tomato mixture for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the indentations. Cover the skillet and let the eggs cook until they're firm but not dry, about 5 minutes.

CHAKCHOUKA (MOROCCAN VEGGIE STEW)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F
• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over a medium heat, then add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender.
• Add the peppers, chilli and the tomatoes with their juices, cover and bring to the boil. Season, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the zucchini and the sugar. Stir gently together, then cover again and return to the oven for a further 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, cumin and chopped coriander with 3 tablespoons cold water. Season.
• Preheat the broiler to high. Transfer the vegetable mixture into a flameproof serving dish.
• Adjust the seasoning to taste, then pour the egg mix over the vegetables in a thin layer.
• Place under the hot broiler, uncovered, and broil for 4-5 minutes until the egg is just set. Remove from the broiler and allow to cool slightly before serving.

SHAKSHOUKA

Steps:

• Sauté the onions and garlic until soft in about a tablespoons of olive oil, flavoured with a grind of black pepper. This will take about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, grate the tomatoes using the coarsest grater you have.
• Add the tomatoes, peppers, paprika and mix well.
• Season to taste
• Cover and simmer on a very low heat for 25 minutes.
• After 25 minutes, break the eggs on to the surface of the tomato mixture.
• Cover and cook for 4 minutes or until the eggs are done to your liking.
• Some cooks like to break the egg yolks and swirl them into the tomatoes.