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RECIPE

Shakshuka

A delicious Israeli treat that's perfect for breakfast or brunch. Try it topped with hummus in Molly Yeh's Humshuka.

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  • In a large skillet, heat the 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, cumin, harissa, smoked paprika, a good pinch of salt, a few turns of black pepper, and a pinch of red chili flakes and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. stir in the tomato paste, then the chopped tomatoes and sugar and bring to a simmer.
  • Create 3-4 little wells and crack in your eggs. either baste the eggs by spooning the hot tomato sauce over them, or just let them be in a sunny-side-up situation.
  • When the whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny, remove from the heat. Sprinkle the eggs with a little salt and black pepper
Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling 

1 medium yellow onion, chopped 

Salt

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp ground cumin 

1 tsp harissa, or more to taste (different brands vary in spiciness) 

¼ tsp smoked paprika

Black pepper 

Crushed red pepper

1 tbsp tomato paste 

2 x 400g tins  chopped tomatoes 

1 tsp sugar

3-4 eggs

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