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Shakshouka — traditional dish from North Africa, Israel
Main course Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥480kcal
💪22gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥚 Eggs

Shakshouka

How to order / say it
Say it שקשוקה — [shahk-shoo-kah]
Order I'd like the shakshouka, please.
Locally אני רוצה את השקשוקה, בבקשה.
Say locally

Eggs poached in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce.

Why try it?

Shakshouka is a vibrant dish that captures Tel Aviv's lively breakfast culture. It's often shared as a communal meal, reflecting the city's social dining ethos.

How it tastes

The sauce is aromatic with spices, offering a rich, tangy taste complemented by the runny yolks of the poached eggs. Often served with crusty bread to soak up the flavors.

Origin & History — first documented: 1950

Shakshouka originated in North Africa, brought to Israel by Jewish immigrants. It gained popularity in the 1950s, especially in Tel Aviv, blending the flavors of Moroccan and Tunisian cuisines into a breakfast staple.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥚 4 eggs
  • 🥕 400 g tomatoes
  • 🥕 100 g red bell pepper
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🧂 5 g cumin
  • 🧂 5 g paprika
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions, peppers, and garlic in olive oil until soft.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes and spices, simmer until thickened.
  3. 3 Make indentations in the sauce and crack eggs into them.
  4. 4 Cover and cook until eggs are just set. Serve hot.
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