Soul Comforting Shakshuka
Get ready to cozy up with a dish that's as comforting as a warm hug - our delicious Soul Comforting Shakshuka recipe! Imagine a fragrant, bubbling skillet filled with hearty flavors that will transport you straight to the streets of the Middle East 🐫
Vibrant red capsicum and a fragrant blend of spices adds a depth of flavor that will make your taste buds sing. As the spices sizzle and release their aromas, we're creating a rich and flavorful sauce that's perfect for nestling our perfectly cooked, runny eggs. Putting our own unique spin on the dish, we add in lardons of crispy golden bacon.
With each spoonful of this warm and comforting Shakshuka, you'll experience a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul and leave you craving more. So grab your skillet and get ready to enjoy a taste of culinary bliss!
If you want to ramp up your shakshuka experience, try making these flat breads. Only 6 ingredients and well worth the effort!
- 4 rashes streaky bacon (cut into lardons)
- 1 brown onion (diced)
- 1/2 red capsicum (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 1/2 tsp clarified butter or vegetable oil (high smoke point)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp tumeric
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust according to spice level)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 3/4 cup water (200ml)
- 4 eggs
- feta (for serving)
- coriander (for serving)
Prep bacon, onion and garlic as per ingredient list
Heat a wok or large pan over high heat. Add butter or oil and melt. Add cumin and mustard seeds and cook till colour deepens (approx 45 seconds).
Add onion and bacon with a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes stirring often.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add remaining spices and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add tomatoes and water. Mix well. Bring mixture to a boil and then reduce down to a simmer. Cook until thickened - approx 9 minutes.
When mixture is thickened, create 4 wells in the sauce with a spoon - crack an egg into each of the well and season lightly with salt. If any egg shell falls in, scoop this out with the other part of the egg shell.
Place a lid on and cook until the tops of the eggs are just set.
Serve and top with feta and coriander if using.
Enjoy!
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 435kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 27g42%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Protein 67g134%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Looking for the perfect accompaniment to your shakshuka? Try our flat bread recipe.