Shakshouka (mediterranean poached eggs)

Make this North African / Eastern Mediterranean dish at home any time of the day for a delicious spice attack. One of the best ways to make eggs.

Serves 4

Time: 🕰🕰
Effort: 💪

Ingredients:

1 onion
Some bitter greens, such as chard or cauliflower leaf
1 can chopped tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 eggs
Olive oil

Method:

1. Chop garlic, onion and greens
2. Add to a pan
3. Add olive oil
4. Add spices
5. Mix and sautée on medium-high heat until onions soften
6. Add in the tomatoes and stew on low heat for 30 minutes, half-covered, until the tomatoes have started breaking down, but overall still quite moist
7. Check taste; add salt and a bit of sugar if needed
8. Make 4 “wells”
9. Crack an egg into each well
10. Poach until eggs are cooked to your liking
11. Serve in the pan, hot

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