Shakshuka: Spicy Tomato Sauce with Poached Egg Whites
Shakshuka is a fragrant, Middle-Eastern comfort-food dish. Ours uses poached egg whites simmered in tomato sauce with red peppers, onion and cumin. Increasingly featured on brunch menus, you’ll love the simple preparation of this versatile dish. Serve it directly from the skillet with a dollop of sour cream.
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, harissa and tomato paste; cook 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, cumin, caraway seeds and salt. Simmer 20 minutes.
- Stir in greens and make four impressions in the sauce. Gently slip two egg whites into each impression. Gently poach whites, 10 minutes or until firm. Cover the skillet if necessary.
- Serve the shakshuka from the skillet. Serve with a spoonful of sour cream.