Shakshuka Breakfast from Morocco

Shakshuka or shakshouka is a staple dish in North Africa and one of the highlights of Moroccan cuisine. It is a dish made of eggs cooked in a highly seasoned tomato sauce. Shakshuka comes from the word ‘shakshek’, which means ‘shake’ or ‘jiggle’ in North African Arabic. It refers to the action of mixing all the ingredients together in order to prepare this delicious cooking sauce.

What is shakshuka?
Shakshuka is a dish made of eggs, cooked in a rich Moroccan spiced tomato sauce with roasted bell peppers and lots of herbs and spices. We like to consider Shakshuka as the ultimate one pan dish.
Taktouka and matbucha are other names for dishes that resemble shakshuka, but unlike shakshuka, matbucha and taktouka are considered cooked salads, and are typically never served with eggs.
Moroccan shakshuka is traditionally cooked in a cast iron skillet or pan and also served in it while sizzling hot. Eggs are slowly poached and develop a cooked white and runny yolk.

A new favorite for Sunday Brunch.  Try it!  This delicious sauce makes it easy!