Şakşuka
Turkish

Şakşuka

A vibrant medley of fried vegetables coated in a rich tomato sauce, perfect as a meze or side dish.

Easy45 min

Where it comes from

Şakşuka is a staple of Aegean cuisine, reflecting the region's abundance of fresh vegetables and the influence of Mediterranean culinary traditions.

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What goes into it

How it's made

  1. 1

    Cube eggplants and zucchini, fry in olive oil.

  2. 2

    Sauté garlic and bell peppers, add chopped tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Simmer until sauce thickens, season with salt.

  4. 4

    Combine fried vegetables with sauce, serve with yogurt and mint.

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