Tunisian chakchouka
Poached eggs in a tomato, pepper, and spice sauce, finished with harissa and fresh herbs. Serves 6; preparation times are estimates.
This Tunisian version combines tomatoes, pepper, onion, garlic, and spices with eggs cooked directly in the sauce. Adjust the heat with the harissa and serve hot, with bread if you like.
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Method
- 01
Cook the vegetables and spices
Heat the oil in a skillet over low to medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, and ground coriander; cook until the onion begins to brown. Add the red pepper and cook until fragrant.
Ready to continue when: The onion is beginning to brown and the pepper is fragrant.
5 min - 02
Make and reduce the sauce
Add the tomatoes, harissa, tomato paste, paprika, and chili powder. Stir in the lemon juice and simmer until the liquid has reduced and the sauce has thickened.
Ready to continue when: Some of the liquid has cooked off and the sauce is thick.
20 min - 03
Cook the eggs and serve
Make six wells in the sauce and crack an egg into each one. Cook until the whites are set. Finish with the chopped fresh cilantro and parsley, and serve hot.
Ready to continue when: The whites are set, and the fresh herbs are scattered over the top.
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