# Shakshuka (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Shakshuka Recipe (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Pepper Sauce) | Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.47 per serving, ~$10.41 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.53* per serving (82%) vs ordering out (~$19.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- a little bit olive oil
- 2 onion _(amount estimated)_
- some mushrooms
- some salt
- some sweet red bell pepper
- 1 red Jimmy Nardello pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 spoonful cumin
- some paprika
- a little touch turmeric
- some cayenne
- freshly ground black pepper
- some crushed tomatoes
- a nice splash water
- 5 eggs
- some feta cheese
- a little drizzle olive oil
- a little bit Italian parsley

## Steps

1. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=20s) Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in olive oil.
2. [0:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=26s) Add diced onions, sliced mushrooms, and salt, then cook for about 10 minutes until mushrooms start to brown and give up liquid.
3. [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=78s) Add diced sweet red bell pepper, sliced red Jimmy Nardello pepper, and sliced jalapeno pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes.
4. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=93s) Add cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, and freshly ground black pepper, and stir to cook for a couple of minutes.
5. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=145s) Add crushed tomatoes and a splash of water, then stir well.
6. [3:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=188s) Simmer the mixture on medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, and taste for salt.
7. [3:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=211s) Make small depressions in the sauce with a spoon for each egg.
8. [4:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=247s) Crack each egg into a ramekin first, then gently place them into the sauce wells.
9. [4:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=297s) Season the eggs with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
10. [5:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=300s) Cover and simmer on medium heat until the eggs reach desired doneness.
11. [6:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifWWRZSWS18&t=362s) Top the dish with crumbled feta cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh Italian parsley.

## Equipment

- skillet
- spatula
- spoon
- ramekin
- sheet pan

## What the video didn't say

- exact ingredient amounts for olive oil, mushrooms, salt, bell pepper, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, crushed tomatoes, water, feta cheese, and parsley
- exact cooking times and heat levels

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