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Shakshuka: Eggs poached in spicy tomato purgatory. Bread required.

Shakshuka

Eggs poached in spicy tomato purgatory. Bread required.

Total: 25 minActive: 15 minDifficulty: EasyYield: 4 Servings

Timing note: 25 mins

Vegetariannorth-africanmiddle-eastern

The Key Move

Reduce tomato sauce until thick enough to hold an egg's weight. Make wells, slide eggs in gently. Cover and simmer until whites set but yolks stay runny.

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The Setup

  • Large Skillet with Lid
    12-inch·Cast iron or oven-safe skillet works best
  • Small Bowls or Ramekins
    For cracking eggs before adding to pan

The Mise en Place

5 of 12

Your prep station before cooking begins

The Spice (0/2)

2 tbspharissa paste(Or to taste)

Seasoning (0/2)

1 tspsalt(Or to taste)
½ tspblack pepper(Freshly ground)

The Base (0/4)

3 tbspolive oil

Egg yolks are hard instead of runny?

You cooked them too long. Remember carryover heat—pull the pan off the stove when the whites are just barely set. They'll continue cooking from residual heat. Next time, check at 5…

Sauce is watery and eggs sank?

You didn't reduce the tomatoes enough before adding eggs. The sauce must be thick enough to support the eggs' weight. Next time, simmer longer until you can drag a spoon through it…

Chef's Notes

Tip

Crack eggs into individual ramekins before adding to pan—prevents shells and broken yolks.

Tip

The sauce must be thick enough to support the eggs. If watery, simmer longer before adding eggs.

Serving

Serve with crusty bread, pita, or challah for soaking up sauce and yolk.

The Method

Part ofFast Meals+3 more

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