ALGERIAN POACHED EGGS (CHAKCHOUKA)
These eggs are poached in a delicious in a pepper ragout. This dish, with many variations, is a popular breakfast in North Africa, especially in Algeria and Tunisia. Most recipes include the eggs, but they can actually be left out as well for Vegetarians that do not eat eggs. VARIATION: Sometimes fresh shrimp or a spicy lamb sausage called merguez is added to the simmering peppers along with the eggs.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add cumin seed to the hot oil for about 15 seconds before you add the paprika. Stir in paprika and let cook slightly to color the oil, about 10-15 seconds.
- Add the onions and garlic (add optional harissa here) and sauté until onions are translucent and wilted but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and bring to a rapid simmer. Add peppers (also add seeded and diced chili peppers here if using) & potatoes, water and salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes. Add more water as needed.
- Form four small indentations in the simmering peppers to hold the eggs. Crack eggs, one by one, into a small bowl and slide each egg into an indentation. Cover and simmer another 10 minutes or so until eggs are cooked through.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro and optional black olives and capers.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.8, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 85.8, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 9.4
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Ava Rowe
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
david thomas
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Dxrk. Yt
[email protected]I'm not a fan of poached eggs, but the sauce was very good.
Shania Baurhoo
[email protected]This dish was okay, but I've had better.
Izuchukwu Eze
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out terrible. I don't recommend this recipe.
Jayden Clarke
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The eggs were runny and the sauce was watery.
Elsie Thompson
[email protected]I didn't like this dish at all. The sauce was too bland and the eggs were overcooked.
Md Tasrian
[email protected]Meh.
Joel Mothupi
[email protected]The eggs were a bit overcooked for my liking, but the sauce was very tasty.
The Bryophyta Nursery
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the flavors were otherwise very good.
Savannah Hutchinson
[email protected]I've never had chakchouka before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The eggs were perfectly poached and the sauce was flavorful and delicious.
Aaron Young
[email protected]Delicious! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich.
Christine Pascual
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the eggs turned out perfectly poached. The sauce was also very good.
Tracy Wood
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the spicy tomato sauce.
Badr Official
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The eggs are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.
Liaqat Manj
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The eggs were perfectly poached and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.