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Paneer Egg Shakshuka

Cultural Context

Shakshuka, with roots in North Africa and the Middle East, has become a beloved breakfast dish in Tunisia. Traditionally made with poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce, this version incorporates paneer, adding a rich, creamy texture. It's often enjoyed with crusty bread, making it a hearty and satisfying meal. In recent years, shakshuka has gained global popularity, with variations emerging that include different proteins and vegetables, catering to diverse tastes.

TunisianTNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
olive oil
chopped onion
chopped garlic
chili powder
salt
curry powder
thyme
blanched tomatoes
sugar
chicken stock
paneer
6 eggs
parsley
basil

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu is lower in calories and provides a similar texture.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: goat cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and goat cheese adds a tangy flavor.

1

Heat olive oil in a pan.

2

Add chopped onion and chopped garlic, sauté until slightly sweated and aromatic.

3

Add chili powder (paprika) and salt, then curry powder and thyme.

4

Add blanched and chopped tomatoes, a pinch of sugar, and chicken stock.

5

Crumble soft paneer into the mixture and mix well.

6

Transfer the mixture into an oven-proof dish.

7

Break 6 eggs into a bowl, check for quality, then create wells in the mixture and pour the eggs on top.

8

Sprinkle mixed herbs (thyme, parsley, basil) with salt around the eggs.

9

Bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for around 10 minutes.

10

Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingpoaching

Equipment Needed

panoven-proof dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

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