Shakshouka
Shakshouka (Arabic: شكشوكة : šakšūkah, also spelled shakshuka or chakchouka) is a Maghrebi dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper. According to Joan Nathan, shakshouka originated in Ottoman North Africa in the mid-16th century after tomatoes were introduced to the region by Hernán Cortés as part of the Columbian exchange. Shakshouka is a popular dish throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Shakshouka in a cast iron pan | |
Alternative names | Shakshuka, chakchouka |
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Type | Main dish |
Place of origin | Ottoman North Africa |
Main ingredients | Tomatoes, harissa, eggs, olive oil |
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