Shakshuka (spicy tomato sauce with eggs)

Shakshuka is a  Middle Eastern dish which can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. My version may not be authentic, however I decided to use what was left over in the fridge before my weekly grocery shop.

This dish is not only delicious but it also only calls for a few ingredients, making it an affordable meal.

Serves approx. 1-2 people
Takes approx. 15 min to cook.

Ingredients

1/2 tin of tomatoes
1/2 green pepper
1 small onion
1 clove of garlic
handful of chopped coriander
1/4 tsp chilli powder
salt
pepper
1 tbsp. sunflower oil
2 eggs
pinch of sugar

Method

Firstly blend your tomatoes in a food processor until smooth. Thereafter finely chop the onion, garlic and green pepper and add to a pan of heated sunflower oil,  cook this on a medium high heat until soft. At this stage you can add in the tomatoes as well as the sugar and chilli powder. Stir thoroughly adding in the salt & pepper to your taste, cook on medium high heat until the oil reaches the surface. Turn the heat down to low if you think the sauce is drying out or add a little water and stir. Now crack in the eggs and turn the heat down to low, place a lid on the pan and cook the eggs to your liking. Finally sprinkle on the chopped coriander and serve.

Tips

1. Adding a pinch of sugar helps counter acts the acidity of the tomatoes
2. You can use fresh tomatoes instead of tinned.
3. Add a little water to thin out the sauce if its reducing too quickly.