How to Make Viral Shakshuka From Scratch

Published Mar 18, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Home Cooking Adventure via YouTube

This dish called shakshuka or eggs poached in a savory tomato sauce has been going viral online and I keep on seeing it everywhere so I finally decided to give it a try. Luckily, there are a lot of recipes that you can also find online, and the one that caught my interest is this one by Home Cooking Adventure on YouTube.

This is a very healthy dish that you can make easily with just a few easy steps, I’m sure that you can pull this off perfectly even on your first try. You can serve this for breakfast, lunch, or both! Learn how to make this now by reading the step-by-step instructions down below, and make sure to watch the video tutorial as well for more details.

Ingredients for Shakshuka:

1 tbsp of olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 (14 ounces) cans of diced tomatoes
2 tbsp of tomato paste
1 tsp of chili powder
1 tsp of ground cumin
1 tsp of paprika
Chili flakes, to taste
1 tsp of sugar
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 eggs
Freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish

How to Make Shakshuka:

Step 1

Place a pan on a stove over medium heat, then add the olive oil, and heat it before adding the onion. Stir and saute the onion for about 5 minutes or until softened, then add the garlic, and continue to saute for a few more seconds.

Step 2

Add the red bell pepper, then stir, and continue to cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until softened. Add the tomato paste and diced tomatoes, then season them with chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, chili flakes, sugar, salt, and pepper, and mix everything well.

Step 3

Let the mixture simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced, then adjust the seasonings to your preference, and then crack the eggs over the top of the mixture as shown in the video. Cover the pan, then let it simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the eggs are cooked. Garnish it with fresh parsley or cilantro, then serve with bread or pita, and enjoy!