ALGERIAN POACHED EGGS (CHAKCHOUKA)
These eggs are poached in a delicious in a pepper ragout. This dish, with many variations, is a popular breakfast in North Africa, especially in Algeria and Tunisia. Most recipes include the eggs, but they can actually be left out as well for Vegetarians that do not eat eggs. VARIATION: Sometimes fresh shrimp or a spicy lamb sausage called merguez is added to the simmering peppers along with the eggs.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add cumin seed to the hot oil for about 15 seconds before you add the paprika. Stir in paprika and let cook slightly to color the oil, about 10-15 seconds.
- Add the onions and garlic (add optional harissa here) and sauté until onions are translucent and wilted but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and bring to a rapid simmer. Add peppers (also add seeded and diced chili peppers here if using) & potatoes, water and salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes. Add more water as needed.
- Form four small indentations in the simmering peppers to hold the eggs. Crack eggs, one by one, into a small bowl and slide each egg into an indentation. Cover and simmer another 10 minutes or so until eggs are cooked through.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro and optional black olives and capers.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.8, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 85.8, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 9.4
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Diego Aguilar
aguilar87@yahoo.comThis was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The eggs were perfectly poached and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Robert bwire
br@gmail.comThis was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili pepper next time.
raj senchyuri
senchyuri9@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of eggs, but I loved this dish! The sauce was so flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Shahmeer Ahmed
ahmed.s@yahoo.comThis was easy to make and very tasty. I used a variety of vegetables from my garden and they all worked well in the dish.
sujat ahmed
a@hotmail.frI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The eggs were poached to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Xhchcjx Cuxufud
xhchcjx-cuxufud59@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Riay
rm@hotmail.comI made this for breakfast and it was the perfect way to start the day. The eggs were fluffy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
subhan jan
jsubhan38@yahoo.comThis was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chakchouka he's ever had.
Trina Realm
r-t@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of poached eggs, but these were amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
team kingz kinda_house
t25@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The eggs were poached perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Nour Tarek
nour_t33@yahoo.comThis was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The eggs were perfectly poached and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Naeem azam
naeem-azam89@hotmail.comThis was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I will definitely be making it again, but I will use less chili pepper next time.
Alihussan Juttg
a.juttg@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of eggs, but I loved this dish! The sauce was so flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Dev Kumar2
kumar2dev@yahoo.comThis was easy to make and very tasty. I used a variety of vegetables from my garden and they all worked well in the dish.
RP. AIM
aim.r@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The eggs were poached to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
pes gamers
pes_g66@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
jenningsdsusan
jenningsdsusan83@gmail.comI made this for breakfast and it was the perfect way to start the day. The eggs were fluffy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Munira Rakale
munira_rakale@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chakchouka he's ever had.
Mony Mone
mmony54@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of poached eggs, but these were amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Saifullah alam
saifullahalam@yahoo.comThis was a delicious and easy dish to make. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The eggs were perfectly poached and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!