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Shakshuka
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25 MIN · STOVETOP

Shakshuka

Eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce with feta and coriander.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 2red onions, chopped
  • 1red chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • fresh coriander, stalks used in sauce, leaves to garnish
  • 800 gcherry tomatoes, may be canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbspcaster sugar
  • 4eggs
  • feta, crumbled, to garnish
  • crusty bread, to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a lidded frying pan. Soften the onions, chilli, garlic and coriander stalks for 5 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Stir in the tomatoes and sugar, then bubble for 8–10 minutes until the sauce is thick. The sauce can be frozen at this point for up to 1 month.

  3. 3

    Using the back of a large spoon, make 4 dips in the sauce. Crack one egg into each dip.

  4. 4

    Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for 6–8 minutes until the eggs are done to your liking.

  5. 5

    Scatter with coriander leaves and crumbled feta. Serve with crusty bread.

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