Eggs in Purgatory

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“Shakshuka”is  a popular Midle Eastern dish also known as “Eggs in Purgatory” or Eggs in Hell”,  a breakfast recipe of eggs in a delicious, tomato and spicy sauce.  You could let the sauce simmer for a good 30mins to really let the flavours develop before adding your eggs and don’t forget that hot pepper sauce before serving.

 

 

Ingredients

  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 red capsicum pepper chopped
  • 1-2  chillies chopped – Use a couple jalapenos or cayenne peppers (optional, for extra spicy)
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (use hot, sweet, or smoked – add cayenne pepper for extra spicy)
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 x 400g can whole tomatoes (or equivalent of fresh tomatoes) chopped 
  • 3 tbs chopped cilantro
  • 6 eggs
  • Crumbled feta (or other crumbly white cheese) cheese and fresh chopped herbs for topping
  • Add drops of Congo B Pepper sauce before serving
  • Crusty bread, for serving

FOR GROUND AND WHOLE SPICES CLICK HERE

Directions

  1. Heat a 10-inch (large) skillet to medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Add onion and peppers. Cook them down 6-7 minutes, until they are nicely browned and beginning to caramelize.
  3. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, cumin, and salt and pepper. Cook another minute.
  4. Add tomatoes and break apart with a wooden spoon.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes to let the flavors develop nicely.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro.
  7. With a small spoon, form 6 small indentations for the eggs. Crack the eggs into the indentations. Spoon a bit of the sauce over the egg whites to help them set and cover.
  8. Simmer, covered, about 7-8 minutes, or until the eggs whites have set.
  9. Remove from heat and let sit a couple more minutes for the yolks to set to your preference.
  10. Top with remaining cilantro and crumbled feta cheese.
  11. Add Congo B Pepper Sauce for extra spice.
  12. Serve with crusty bread.

 

credit to Mike @ Chili Pepper Madness

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