Shakshouka

Shakshouka is a Miscellaneous recipe from the Saudi Arabian tradition, as recorded in TheMealDB. The ingredients and the method below are the recorded ones. This site does not state preparation time, servings, difficulty or equipment, because the source does not record them.

Method

1. Step 1. 1
2. Step 2. First, pan fry the black pepper and garlic over a dry medium heat until fragrant.
3. Step 3. 2
4. Step 4. Add a good amount of extra virgin olive oil and infuse for a minute.
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6. Step 6. Once the oil heats up, add the tomatoes and salt, and cover with a lid. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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8. Step 8. Remove the lid and mash the tomatoes. Reduce until you reach the desired consistency of choice.
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10. Step 10. Make craters for the eggs and lower the heat. Carefully crack the eggs into the craters, making sure it touches the pan and not the tomato sauce.
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12. Step 12. Cover the eggs and leave it for 5 minutes without lifting the lid.
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14. Step 14. Remove from the heat and let the residual heat steam the eggs for 1-2 minutes.
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16. Step 16. Serve with flatbread. Enjoy!

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