Shakshuka
OriginNorth Africa/Middle East
YearOttoman era
Key IngredientsEggs/Tomato/Peppers
About Shakshuka
The name means mixture in Arabic slang. Eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce. Claims of origin from Yemen, Libya, and the Ottoman Empire. Popularized in Israel by North African Jewish immigrants. Best eaten with crusty bread to mop up the sauce. A one-pan breakfast of champions.