shakshuka
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of shakshuka
First recorded in 1925–30; partly from Modern Hebrew and partly from North African dialectal Arabic shakshūka “mixture”
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Which is precisely why shakshuka — or shakshouka, depending on who’s spelling it — remains one of my favorite “clean out the fridge without feeling deprived” dinners.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
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
Whether you’re craving shakshuka or looking for a new weeknight chicken dinner, these one-pot recipes make cleanup a breeze.
From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2022
Because I cook and eat for a living, my weekday lunches are usually vegetarian or vegan, and often eggy: things like shakshuka, oven-baked sweet potato hash and 15-minute saag paneer with halloumi and clean-out-the-fridge greens.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2022
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