shakshuka

or shak·shou·ka

[ shak-shoo-kuh ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of shakshuka¹

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

Example Sentences

Add some greens to your breakfast with this simple, satisfying shakshuka.

From Washington Post

In a cup, mix the lemon juice, the raw garlic and the chopped parsley and pour on the sizzling shakshuka when serving.

From The Daily Beast