Shakshuka <TAG1> is a traditional dish originally from North Africa. It is an integral part of the cuisines of the countries of the Middle East. It is a vivid example of how simple ingredients can create an incredibly aromatic and tasty dish. After all, in fact, it is nothing more than scrambled eggs with vegetables. But not everything is so simple ;)
The word itself "shakshuka" comes from Arabic and literally means "mixture". This best reflects the essence of the dish, because it is a combination of tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and spices on which eggs are fried. Over time, this, at first glance, trivial recipe adapted in different countries and areas, where it was supplemented with various vegetables, spices, cheeses and even meat, making each shakshuka unique. The famous Ukrainian cook Yevhen Klopotenko prepares shakshuka even with zucchini, like () Despite all the variations, the main idea remains unchanged: the combination of eggs with a rich vegetable sauce based on tomatoes and sweet pepper.
In our version of shakshuka, we used tomatoes, bell sweet pepper, garlic, zira, chili pepper powder and actually fresh homemade chicken eggs. We cooked in a pan with a thick bottom, under the lid, to preserve the liquid yolks. The finished shakshuka was decorated with dried cilantro, which added even more aromas and flavors. In our humble opinion, this simple but incredibly tasty dish – is an ideal option for breakfast. So let's break down our recipe into small steps ()
Time expenditure: up to 20 minutes
Difficulty: 2 of 5
Ingredient cost: low in the vegetable season, medium in the off-season
We'll need:
3 ripe tomatoes
1.5 bell sweet peppers
3 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of zira
hot chili pepper powder (on the tip of a knife)
4 chicken eggs
salt, pepper to taste
dried cilantro for sprinkling
продуктовий набір
Preparation
Clean onions and garlic. Wash and cut tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables into small cubes of the same size as possible.
овочева нарізка
Heat the pan and add a small amount of oil.
ось на такій пательні і будемо готувати
Simultaneously, we plant all the chopped vegetables and fry them over medium heat until they are tender.
закладаємо овочі
We can focus on onions as the hardest vegetable. We spend about 7-9 minutes on this stage.
When the vegetables reach the desired consistency, make small recesses in them with a tablespoon and carefully beat the eggs into them.
зробили заглиблення
вводимо яйця
Cook under the lid until the whites set, but the yolks remain liquid. Sprinkle with dried cilantro before serving.
накриваємо кришкою
посипали кінзою ще на пательні
We teach in portions and enjoy shakshuka. Delicious!
