Shakshouka
A Saudi Arabian-style shakshouka with eggs gently cooked in a garlicky tomato sauce.
- 18 min
- 304 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Saudi Arabian
Mellowpan tip: Ready in 18 min. A good one for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients
For 2 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Pan-fry the black pepper and sliced garlic in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 2:
Add the extra virgin olive oil and infuse for 1 minute.
1 min -
Step 3:
Add the tomatoes and salt once the oil is hot.
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Step 4:
Cover with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min -
Step 5:
Remove the lid and mash the tomatoes.
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Step 6:
Reduce the tomato mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Step 7:
Make craters in the tomato mixture for the eggs.
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Step 8:
Lower the heat.
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Step 9:
Carefully crack the eggs into the craters, ensuring they touch the pan rather than the tomato sauce.
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Step 10:
Cover and cook for 5 minutes without lifting the lid.
5 min -
Step 11:
Remove from the heat and let the residual heat steam the eggs for 1–2 minutes.
1–2 min -
Step 12:
Serve with flatbread.








