Chakchouka

A popular breakfast or light meal in Algeria, chakchouka is made with eggs poached in a rich tomato and bell pepper sauce.

Ingredients:

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1–2 bell peppers, diced
• 3–4 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt to taste
• 2–4 eggs
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Sauté onions and garlic until soft.
• Add bell peppers and cook until tender.
• Stir in tomatoes, paprika, cumin, and salt; simmer 10–15 minutes.
• Make small wells in the sauce and crack eggs into each well.
• Cover and cook until eggs are set.
• Drizzle extra olive oil and sprinkle parsley before serving.
• Serve with crusty bread.