Chakchouka
Ingredients
Ingredients | Measure |
Tomatoes | 4 |
Olive Oil | 2 tbs |
Onion | 1 Diced |
Red Pepper | 1 sliced |
Green Pepper | 1 sliced |
Garlic | 3 Cloves Crushed |
Cumin | 1 tsp |
Paprika | 1 tsp |
Salt | 3/4 teaspoon |
Chili Powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
Eggs | 4 |
Instruction
- In a large cast iron skillet or sauté pan with a lid, heat oil over medium high heat
- Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened
- Add the peppers and garlic, and sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes
- Add the tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder
- Mix well and bring the mixture to a simmer
- Reduce the heat to medium low and continue to simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes until the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency
- (Taste the sauce at this point and adjust for salt and spice, as desired
- ) Using the back of a spoon, make four craters in the mixture, large enough to hold an egg
- Crack one egg into each of the craters
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the eggs have set
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or pita