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MOROCCAN SHAKSHUKA



Moroccan Shakshuka image

In this shakshuka variation by the San Francisco chef Mourad Lahlou, lamb and beef kefta (meatballs) are browned, then simmered in a spiced tomato-red pepper sauce. Instead of the usual whole eggs poached in the sauce, Mr. Lahlou adds only the yolks, which burst into a luscious orange sauce when tapped with a fork. In his native Morocco, this kind of dish would traditionally be cooked in a tagine, but a large skillet works equally well. Serve this with flatbread for brunch, lunch or dinner. Chef Lahlou garnishes his shakshuka with edible flowers and micro cilantro, as shown here, but tender cilantro springs will do beautifully, too.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     brunch, dinner, meatballs, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 large red bell pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed or extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely diced red onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
6 cups diced canned tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
1 cup carrot juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
Pinch of cayenne
2 1/2 tablespoons minced preserved lemon
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, plus tender sprigs for garnish
6 large egg yolks, at room temperature
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic
8 ounces ground beef (80 percent lean)
8 ounces ground lamb
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Over an open flame on the stove top or under the broiler, roast the red pepper until skin is black and blistered all over, 8 to 12 minutes, turning the pepper as needed. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, cover with a plate or plastic wrap and let sit for 15 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Uncover and rub the skin off, then seed and finely chop the pepper.
  • In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and cook until starting to brown, 7 to 12 minutes. Stir in garlic and roasted red pepper, and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, carrot juice, thyme, salt, paprika, cumin, white pepper, cayenne and 1/4 cup water, and bring to a simmer. Simmer over medium-low heat until mixture is reduced by a third, 40 minutes to 1 hour.
  • While the sauce simmers, make the kefta: Drizzle olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet and turn on your broiler.
  • In a large bowl, mix the salt, paprika, cumin, white pepper, cayenne, red onion, parsley, cilantro and garlic. Mix in the beef, lamb and beaten egg just to combine, then scoop out 1 1/2-inch balls, transferring to prepared baking sheet. Flatten balls slightly, then broil without turning until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, stir the preserved lemon, parsley and cilantro into the sauce and bring to a simmer. Arrange kefta in sauce along the outer edges of the skillet, leaving room for the egg yolks in the middle. Simmer kefta balls in sauce until they are cooked through and the sauce has reduced a little more, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Slip yolks into the center of the pan, cover pan and heat gently until yolks are warmed through, 2 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro sprigs.

GREEN SHAKSHUKA WITH AVOCADO AND LIME



Green Shakshuka With Avocado and Lime image

This easy twist on classic North African shakshuka (traditionally eggs baked in tomato-pepper sauce, with cumin, paprika and cayenne) starts with an onion-garlic-chard sautéed until gently wilted: a nest of sorts for steam-poaching eggs. Once the eggs go in, be sure to keep the flame low and keep the pan covered while cooking, so the eggs stay soft and almost oozy at their yolk, and the Cotija melts a bit. The chard and the half-and-half create a sort of light broth at the bottom of the shakshuka, which holds so much flavor and is one of the dish's charms. Lastly, be daring with smoked hot sauce at the end: It'll push the creamy avocado, cheese and eggs to their peak.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     breakfast, brunch, dinner, weeknight, vegetables, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large bunch/1 1/2 pounds Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated and chopped (about 9 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
1/3 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
8 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more as needed
3 ounces cotija cheese or queso fresco, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
1 avocado, sliced, for serving
1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced, for serving
Chopped cilantro, for serving
Smoked hot sauce, for serving
Corn tortillas, toasted, for serving
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until softening, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 5 minutes more.
  • Raise the heat to medium-high, add the chard stems, and cook to release some liquid, 5 minutes. Add the chard leaves, in batches, adding more as they wilt, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until completely wilted, 3 to 5 minutes more. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pour in the half-and-half and stir loosely together.
  • Make eight small hollows in the cooked chard with the back of a spoon. Gently crack an egg into each hollow. Cover with a lid or foil and cook on medium-low until the eggs are just set, but still soft, about 7 to 9 minutes. Remove the lid, sprinkle with salt, pepper, cotija, avocado, jalapeño and cilantro. Serve with smoked hot sauce, toasted tortillas and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 492, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1102 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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