roma tomatoes

Shakshuka

Makes one cast iron skillet

Tiffany’s recipe is an amalgamation of multiple recipes and personal preference, but here is an NYT version of the dish:

Ingredients

  • 5 roma or plum tomatoes, rough chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped

  • 1 onion, rough chopped

  • 5 eggs (or more - however many you can fit)

  • Olive oil

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Salt & pepper

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp harissa (can sub with chipotle powder + chili powder + cumin + coriander + dried parsley + cayenne + sriracha)

  • Feta cheese (optional)

    Note: Being careful not to overload the pan, feel free to add in any fresh veggies you'd like, such as bell pepper, poblano pepper, zucchini, or summer squash.

Directions
1. Add generous amount of olive oil to pan and set heat to medium high
2. Add onion and garlic, then lower the heat to medium-low. Add some salt and black pepper. Don’t burn.
3. Once onions are translucent, add teaspoon smoked paprika and mix in for a few minutes until fragrant
4. Stir in tomatoes, and add a dash more salt and pepper
5. Cover for 10-15 min to cook down. Stir occasionally to break up the tomatoes and keep from sticking to the pan
6. Once the tomatoes are cooked down, add in harissa or spice mixture and mix everything well. Taste and adjust spices as needed. Add in feta, if preferred.
7. Making small pockets in the mixture, crack eggs directly in. Try to evenly distribute throughout the pan
8. Cover pan and poach the eggs until whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny
9. Garnish with fresh cilantro. To serve, scoop out an egg per serving. Serve with tahini and crusty bread or flatbread.