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shakshuka

Traditional dish from Egypt

Street Food Vegetarian

About shakshuka

dish of eggs with tomato and onion

Shakshouka is a Maghrebi dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, and garlic, commonly spiced with cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Shakshouka is a popular dish throughout North Africa and the Middle East.

Components

  • egg as food
  • onion
  • chili pepper
  • tomato

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
Traditional Egypt cuisine

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