Today I finally tried Shakshuka, one of the most traditional of Israeli dishes. It has seemed thatwhenever the topic of food has come up, my Israeli friends have asked me if I have tried Shakshuka, and when I said no, there were lots of exclamations and upsetted-ness. So today, I finally went for it. (Disclaimer - I ate it in a baguette, and my friend said that doesn't count, so I will have to eat the more traditional version later).
It is a very simple meal - a sauce made of tomatoes, tomato sauce, peppers, onions etc. all topped with eggs that are poached in the sauce. It reminds me a bit of huevos rancheros.
It is super good and filling, and is a nice protein kick because of the eggs. It is usually served with warmed pita or bread.
Here is a recipe from Recipezaar if you want to try it at home!
[Image taken from New York Times.]
1 comment:
I had a dream that I had to cook something for my family, and I cooked this dish (Shakshuka). That's how much your blog impresses upon me.
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