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Party shakshuka with feta and coriander

Party shakshuka is a vegetarian dish for 6 people, eggs poached in a thick pepper and tomato sauce spiced with cumin, smoked paprika and harissa. It takes 25 minutes of active work, the sauce is made in the morning and finished at the last minute right before serving. Very easy, about €1.80 per person, the key is a well reduced sauce so the eggs hold their shape.

A well spiced shakshuka, eggs poached in a pepper and tomato sauce, served straight from the pan with bread for scooping.

Party shakshuka with feta and coriander
For
6 people
Work
25 min
Total time
50 min
Prep
Finished at the last minute
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€1.80
Calories per person
350 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach

Party shakshuka plays on the contrast between a thick, slightly smoky sauce spiked with harissa and eggs that are just set, with yolks still runny. Crumbled feta adds a salty edge against the sweetness of the softened peppers, and fresh coriander wakes everything up at the very end.

It is a great choice for a relaxed dinner with friends, served straight from the pan with bread for scooping set in the middle of the table. It works well in late summer or early fall, when peppers are still good, as part of a simple menu with a green salad to start and something light for dessert.

The schedule

What happens when, so you can be with your guests instead of in the kitchen.

  1. The day before Nothing to do
  2. The same day 2 steps, 45 min
  3. Before the guests arrive 1 step
  4. When it's time to serve 3 steps, 13 min

In the morning, slice the vegetables and let the sauce simmer, then set it aside, it just needs to wait until evening. Right before your guests arrive, leave the sauce ready to be reheated in a few minutes. At serving time, reheat it, crack in the eggs, cover and finish cooking while everyone settles at the table.

The ingredients

6 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Red peppers 4
  • Onions 2
  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • Fresh coriander 0.5 bunch

Pantry

  • Canned crushed tomatoes 800 g
  • Ground cuminoften in the pantry 2 tsp
  • Smoked paprikaoften in the pantry 2 tsp
  • Harissa 1 tbsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Fine saltoften in the pantry 1 tsp

Dairy

  • Eggs 12
  • Feta 150 g

Bakery

  • Country bread 1

Allergens Eggs, Gluten

The recipe, moment by moment

The same dayDuring the day, whenever you get a moment.

  1. Slice the peppers and onions thinly, chop the garlic. 10 min

    Cut the peppers into thin strips so they soften quickly.

  2. Cook the peppers and onions in olive oil for 15 minutes, then add the garlic, spices, harissa and tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes. 35 min

    The sauce should be quite thick so it can hold the eggs.

Before the guests arriveThe last hour, right before the doorbell rings.

  1. Set the sauce aside, ready to be reheated.

    It actually tastes even better after resting.

When it's time to serveThe final touches, right in front of your guests.

  1. Reheat the sauce in a large skillet, make small wells and crack the eggs into them. 5 min

    Crack each egg into a cup first before sliding it in, it is safer.

  2. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny. 8 min

    Take it off the heat while the yolks still jiggle.

  3. Scatter with crumbled feta and coriander and serve straight from the pan with bread for scooping.

    Set the pan right in the middle of the table on a trivet.

Our tips to get it right

  • Use a wide skillet rather than a deep saucepan, the eggs cook more evenly when the sauce is spread in a thin layer.
  • Go easy on the salt in the sauce before adding the feta, it is already salty and will balance the dish once it melts in.
  • If the sauce looks too thin when you reheat it, let it simmer uncovered for a few minutes before cracking in the eggs.

The variations

  • Swap the harissa for a spoonful of tomato paste and a pinch of mild chili powder if you are feeding guests who do not like heat.
  • For a faster version, use jarred roasted and peeled peppers, which saves a good ten minutes of cooking time.
  • Stir in drained chickpeas with the tomatoes for a heartier, more filling version of the dish.

What to serve it with

  • Toasted crusty bread for scooping
  • Lemony green salad to start
  • Mint tea or fresh orange juice

Storage

The pepper and tomato sauce keeps for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container, and freezes well on its own without the eggs. Once the eggs are cooked, the shakshuka is best eaten the same day, it does not keep well with the eggs already in it.

Questions about this recipe

Can you use other vegetables instead of red peppers?

Yes, yellow peppers or diced zucchini work well in this sauce. Keep the same quantities so the texture stays the same.

How do you know when the eggs are cooked just right?

The whites should be fully set and opaque, while the yolks stay glossy and jiggle slightly when you move the pan. Count on 6 to 8 minutes covered, depending on your stove.

Can you make shakshuka for more than 6 people?

Yes, double the sauce in a large skillet, but cook the eggs in two separate pans rather than one overcrowded one. This keeps the cooking even between the center and the edges.

What if you do not have harissa on hand?

Swap it for half a teaspoon of chili powder or a few dashes of hot sauce, adjusting to your guests taste. The sauce will lose a bit of its North African character but still taste great.

Can a party shakshuka be made ahead?

Partly, the finish happens at the last moment. The recipe needs 25 min of work in total, split up like this, the same day, 2 steps, before the guests arrive, 1 step, when it's time to serve, 3 steps.

How long does it take to make a party shakshuka?

Allow 50 min in total, including resting and cooking time, of which 25 min is actual work. The recipe is rated "very easy".

How many calories are in a party shakshuka?

About 350 kcal per person, for a recipe meant for 6 people. The calories are calculated by Kiloach, your kilo coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a party shakshuka cost?

About €1.80 per person, that's €10.80 for 6 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs, gluten. Remember to ask your guests about their allergies before putting your menu together.

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