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Shakshuka

Name: Shakshuka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: middle-eastern
Ingredients: 1 tbs Olive Oil; 2 chopped Red Onions; 1 finely chopped Red Chilli; 1 clove Garlic; Chopped Coriander; 800 g Cherry Tomatoes; 1 tbs Caster Sugar; 4 Eggs; Spinkling Feta

A classic Egyptian vegetarian from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

min total

servings

183

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Egyptian Vegetarian in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/7573/spicy-tomato-baked-eggs

Ingredients

1 tbsOlive Oil
2 choppedRed Onions
1 finely choppedRed Chilli
1 cloveGarlic
ChoppedCoriander
800 gCherry Tomatoes
1 tbsCaster Sugar
4Eggs
SpinklingFeta

Instructions

01
Heat the oil in a frying pan that has a lid, then soften the onions, chilli, garlic and coriander stalks for 5 mins until soft. Stir in the tomatoes and sugar, then bubble for 8-10 mins until thick. Can be frozen for 1 month.
02
Using the back of a large spoon, make 4 dips in the sauce, then crack an egg into each one. Put a lid on the pan, then cook over a low heat for 6-8 mins, until the eggs are done to your liking. Scatter with the coriander leaves and serve with crusty bread.