Shakshuka

شكشوكة · Shakshūka

Ingredients12

• ripe tomatoes800 g
• eggs6
• onion1
• red bell pepper1
• garlic3 cloves
• olive oil3 tbsp
• cumin1 tsp
• paprika1 tsp
• cayenne pepper1/4 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• fresh parsley2 tbsp

Method

1. Chop the onion and red pepper; mince the garlic. Core and chop the tomatoes.
2. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and pepper until soft, about 8 minutes.
3. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
5. Make six wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each. Cover and cook until whites are set and yolks are still soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
6. Scatter chopped parsley over the top and serve straight from the pan with bread.