Ingredients
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3 tablespoons Olive Oil
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3 Tomatoessoft. * optional to use mutti paste
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hand full Cherry Tomatoes*optional
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1 Onions
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2-3 Garlic Cloves
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1 Red Chili
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1-2 Merguez
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1 TSP Cumin
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1.5 TBSP Red Paprika
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3 Large Eggs
Directions
The Shakshuka is a staple of the Israeli kitchen and it’s taking America and the world by storm lately. It is custom to eat the this for breakfast or dinner.
Shakshuka is basically a delicious combination of poached eggs and tomatoes sauce seasoned with cumin and paprika. There are many variations to the traditional recipe. In this recipe, i added the Merguez to give it an amazing twist in taste. I’m adding the Merguez because it makes the dish a lot more fulfiling without the need for the traditional bread on the side.
The Shakshuka with Merguez is a non-vegetarian dish. I also enjoy having the veg version of this same recipe without the Merguez. Diversify your dinner or breakfast with this wonderful packed of flavors dish.
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Steps
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1
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BAKE Merguez AND CUT VEGGIES1. Wash the Merguez and use a knife to make cuts on the merguez before putting it in the oven (the knife cuts are important so the merguez will not explode). Bake it for about 20-25 min in high heat around 400f (220 c). |
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Cooking Time1. Add the onions to olive oil, give it about 30 sec- 1 min and add the chili and garlic. Cook it for a minute or 2 not more than that so they don't burn and when the onion becomes transparent add the tomatoes and let it cook for 5-10 min while stirring occasionally. |
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SEASON AND ADD THE Merguez1. After the tomatoes have softened season the Shaksuka with: 2. Take the merguez from the oven let it cool off a bit and carefully cut it to small squares. Add the merguez squares to the pan stir well and let it cook for about a minute |
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Add the EggsMake small holes in the shakshuka and break the eggs into the holes. cover the pan and let it cook for a few minutes. Depending if you like hard eggs or soft you decide when to finish the cooking. Optional add feta cheese on top and serve while hot. The Shakshuka goes well with a green salad or Arabic salad and tahini. |
