SHAKSHOUKA: North African Tomato and Pepper Stew with Cumin, Olives, and Whole Poached Eggs
Cuisine & Diet: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Hanukkah, Israeli, Jewish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Mimounah, Moroccan, North African, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Sephardic, Shabbat, Sukkot, Tunisian, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
GENERAL INGREDIENTS:
Onions
Green bell peppers
Garlic
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
Ground Cumin
Sweet and/or hot paprika
Sugar
Canned crushed tomatoes
Pitted (without the pits!) green olives (such as the Greek Naphlion or Sicilian style; preferably soaked in oil)
Hot sauce (such as Tabasco; optional)
Extra virgin olive oilLarge eggs (one per person)
Pita, thick crusty peasant bread, or steamed rice (for serving)
EQUIPMENT:
Measuring cups and spoons
Large chef’s knife and cutting board
3-inch skillet (needs to be about 3 inches deep)