shakshuka

American  

[shak-shoo-kuh] / ʃækˈʃu kə /

Or shakshouka

noun

1. a dish of North African origin consisting of eggs poached or baked in a spicy tomato sauce with bell peppers and onion.

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Etymology

Origin of shakshuka

First recorded in 1925–30; partly from Modern Hebrew and partly from North African dialectal Arabic shakshūka “mixture”

Example Sentences

The shakshuka arrived bubbling in a cast-iron skillet, a fistful of Samish Bay Feta scattered across the slightly spicy tomato sauce-drenched eggs and a thick slice of fresh sourdough on the side.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2023

Spoon it on pizza dough, toss it with store-bought ravioli or make a shakshuka.

From Washington Post • Nov. 22, 2022

An easy twist on classic North African shakshuka.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2022

This spicy, hearty shakshuka is the best way to kick off any Father's Day festivities.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2022

This take on shakshuka, the Israeli dish of eggs poached in a thick tomato sauce, employs bright, refreshing mint and verdant, spicy jalapeño to wake up the palate in the morning.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2022