Egg Shakshuka
Azerbaijan Egg Shakshuka is a delicious and flavorsome twist on the classic shakshuka dish, which is a popular dish in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. This version adds spices and herbs commonly found in Azerbaijani cuisine, giving it a unique and flavorsome twist.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 large red bell peppers diced
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Black pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 can 14.5 oz tomatoes, diced
- 4 large eggs
- Fresh herbs for garnish
- Feta cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a suitable, heavy-bottomed frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Stir in the onion and red bell peppers to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, paprika, cumin, black pepper and salt, and cook for almost an additional minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes into the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for almost 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Use a spoon to make 4 wells in this sauce, then crack an egg into each well.
- Cover this pan and cook for almost 5-7 minutes. Serve the shakshuka hot, garnished with fresh herbs and feta cheese if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious Azerbaijani egg shakshuka!