How to Make Shakshuka

Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over medium heat. Cook the onion and peppers for 8 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, and chilli flakes, and cook for 1 minute. Work steadily through this part of make shakshuka, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

Pour in the chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning. Preheat equipment fully and use a food thermometer for meat and reheated dishes — visual cues alone are unreliable, and the FSA recommends core temperatures above 70 °C for two minutes when reheating. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

Using a spoon, make six indentations in the sauce and crack an egg into each well. Season the eggs with a little salt. Work steadily through this part of make shakshuka, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

Cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat for 5–7 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny. Alternatively, finish under a grill for 2 minutes. Work steadily through this part of make shakshuka, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.

Scatter fresh herbs over the top and serve immediately from the pan with warm crusty bread or pitta. Work steadily through this part of make shakshuka, pausing to double-check your work against the goal before moving on — most mistakes are caught when you slow down at transitions between stages. Note what worked in a phone memo so you can repeat the process faster next time.