Arabic shakshuka

Try this Arabic shakshuka with eggs poached in a perfectly spiced tomato and green pepper sauce. Top it with Arla cream cheese, and serve with crispy baguette, fresh coriander, and sliced chili as brightening garnishes. It is a savoury and easy dish to pamper both family and guests.

 

Ingredients

4 servings

 

Shakshuka with tomato sauce:

  • 6 tsp Arla cream cheese
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 150g green bell pepper
  • 200g tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 5 eggs
  • Serving the dish:
  • Baguettes for serving
  • Fresh coriander and sliced green chili for garnish

Method

  • Finely chop onion, green bell pepper, and garlic.
  • Heat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onion and minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add bell pepper.
  • Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add cumin, paprika, coriander, and chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper and allow to simmer at reduced heat.
  • Use the back of a spoon to make five holes in the sauce, and crack an egg into each hole.
  • Let the eggs bake for 8-10 minutes until the whites are perfectly cooked.
  • Once the eggs are done, remove the skillet from the heat and allow the dish to cool down a bit.
  • Add dollops of Arla Cream Cheese Spread on top, and garnish with fresh coriander and sliced chili.
  • Serve with French baguette and Arla Cream Cheese Spread.

  

Enjoy!