Shakshuka
(from largomason’s recipe box)
A generous sprinkling of crumbled feta will make this dish even more satisfying than it already is.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 serrano pepper, minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced or grated with a microplane (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tablespoon dried chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 (28-oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 5 to 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup packed cilantro, roughly chopped
Directions
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Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the onion and pepper and a pinch of salt, stirring until they soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, chili flakes, and cumin, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, wait a few minutes for them to warm up then break them apart with a potato masher into rough pieces. Reduce to the heat to medium low and allow to cook and thicken for about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Carefully break the eggs into the sauce, spacing them apart so they don’t overlap, lower the heat, cover and allow to gently cook until set to desired texture, 8 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve with some crusty bread or warm pitas.