moroccaneasy

Chakchouka

Name: Chakchouka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: moroccan
Ingredients: 4 Tomatoes; 2 tbs Olive Oil; 1 Diced Onion; 1 sliced Red Pepper; 1 sliced Green Pepper; 3 Cloves Crushed Garlic; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 3/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder; 4 Eggs

A classic Tunisian miscellaneous from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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Origin

Categorized as Tunisian Miscellaneous in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.curiouscuisiniere.com/chakchouka/

Ingredients

4Tomatoes
2 tbsOlive Oil
1 DicedOnion
1 slicedRed Pepper
1 slicedGreen Pepper
3 Cloves CrushedGarlic
1 tspCumin
1 tspPaprika
3/4 teaspoonSalt
1/2 teaspoonChili Powder
4Eggs

Instructions

01
In a large cast iron skillet or sauté pan with a lid, heat oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the peppers and garlic, and sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and chili powder. Mix well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and continue to simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes until the mixture has thickened to your desired consistency. (Taste the sauce at this point and adjust for salt and spice, as desired.) Using the back of a spoon, make four craters in the mixture, large enough to hold an egg. Crack one egg into each of the craters. Cover the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the eggs have set. Serve immediately with crusty bread or pita.