Shakshuka Recipe

How to make it

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• Place large frying pan over medium heat, add oil and heat.
• Add onion and saute until lightly browned.
• Add garlic and bell peppers, and saute for a couple of minutes more.
• Add fresh and canned tomatoes, reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper and sugar.
• Stir for 1 minute.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Gently crack eggs into pan, taking care not to break yolks.
• Simmer until whites solidify but yolks remain slightly runny, about 8 minutes, or as per personal preference.
• Sprinkle with za'atar to taste and serve with warm pita bread.
• Note: Za'atar is a blend of spices and seasonings.
• Za'atar Mix
• 2 cups roasted, ground sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup dried ground thyme
• 2 tablespoons dried leaf oregano
• 2 tablespoons dried leaf marjoram
• 2 tablespoons dried leaf savory
• 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste (optional)
• Mix all the ingredients together except the salt.
• You may not want the salt for some za'atar uses.
• Taste and add the salt if desired.
• Keep the za'atar mix in a tightly sealed jar (the sesame seeds will last 5-6 months maximum).
• It will stay fresher in the refrigerator or freezer than in a cupboard.
• Makes about 4 cups.