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Tunisian Shakshuka served and ready to eat

Tunisian Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato-pepper sauce with harissa and herbs — North Africa's most loved brunch.

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10 minPrep
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25 minCook
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3Serves
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Ingredients

  • 3 red peppers, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 cans chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp harissa
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 100g feta (optional)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Parsley, coriander
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Soften onion and pepper in oil for 10 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, cumin, paprika and harissa.
  3. Pour in tomatoes and sugar; simmer 10 minutes until thick.
  4. Make wells; crack in eggs.
  5. Crumble in feta; cover and cook 5-7 minutes until whites set.
  6. Finish with herbs.
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Tara’s tips

  • Harissa is the soul of Tunisian shakshuka.
  • Adjust egg cook time to your preference.

Serving suggestions

  • Mop the sauce with crusty bread.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; sauce keeps 3 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Other versions?

Israeli, Moroccan and Egyptian versions all exist — slightly different spicing.

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