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Hi Bold Bakers!
The countries of North Africa and the Middle East give us amazing food and inspiration for our cooking. One great example of this is a traditional dish called Shakshuka. It is a flavorful dish of eggs that are baked in a sauce of tomatoes, peppers and onions, and seasoned with cumin, garlic, paprika and other spices. Now, although you don’t want to tamper with a classic, and it’s well worth finding a traditional recipe, I’m just going to show you a simpler version and quicker way to cook it. Lots of different countries have their take on this dish but this one is truly unforgettable.
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Cook time is based on my microwave which is 1200 Watts so your cook time may vary depending on the wattage of your microwave. When in doubt check your mug meal after 45 seconds just to make sure it is cooking ok. You can always cook it for 30 second intervals if you wish. Also the mugs I use are small, roughly 6oz (¾ /1 cup) but feel free to use bigger.
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Microwave Shakshuka in a Mug
Ingredients
- ½ cup (4 fl oz/120 ml) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled, for garnish
- A few cilantro leaves, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a microwavable mug combine the tomato sauce and spices
- Once your sauce is mixed up crack your egg into the center of the mug
- Microwave for 2-2.30 seconds in 30 second intervals or until your egg white is fully cooked and the gold is slightly set (timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary) Top with cilantro leaves and feta and enjoy straight away!
Recipe Notes
Cooking time will vary greatly depending on your microwave and the width and depth of the mug. The mugs I use are small, roughly 6oz (¾ /1 cup) Always keep a close eye on your mug while in the microwave so it doesn’t over flow or over cook. ⅛ teaspoon is simply a ½ of a ¼ teaspoon
I made this using chunky Salsa instead of tomato sauce. Using Salsa adds more levels of flavor to the dish, plus I can decide how spicy I want it by using mild, medium or hot Salsa. I like it REALLY spicy, so I also diced a fresh Jalapeno and added it to the mix. It was so good, I had to make a second one so I could taste it again
Gemma,
I made this but found the spices too overwhelming. I made it again using half the spices and it was much better but still not quite my cup of tea. I am going to try it again using the suggestions to substitute marinara or salsa for the seasoned tomato sauce. I have made some of your other mug recipes and I absolutely love them! Are there any new mug recipes in the works? Thank you for all you do!
Really impressed with this recipe. I used half a can of chunky chopped tomatoes and chilli flakes. Cooked out and topped with plenty of mozzarella and some spring onions. I usually cook shakshuka on the hob from scratch but actually I much prefer the taste of this recipe. The chopped tomatoes thickened into a paste as well which was a lovely surprise. Very tasty!
I really enjoyed this recipe – it is a great breakfast to whip up if you are in a hurry to get to work in the morning! Just two things though, I think it was way to much cumin, 1/2 or maybe even1/4 teaspoons would work better. Also the yoke of the egg, sank to the bottom of the mug, maybe a wider mug would work better?
I just ‘discovered’ you today and love your recipes – haven’t made one yet tho! 2 questions: 1. Here you say these mug recipes are for a small 6 oz mug, but in another mug recipe you said that the recipe amounts are for a 14-oz mug like the one you sell. That’s a big difference. Please clarify which size it is so I know whether to double the amount of the recipe for my mug or not. 2. In this recipe, in step 3, it says “Microwave for 2-2.30 seconds in 30-second intervals” – you mean to microwave it… Read more »
Hi Gemma! I tried this recipe and I love it! Although instead of tomato sauce and the spices, I used my family’s homemade marina sauce recipe since it includes the spices in the recipe and a few more. It was great and will definitely be making this once I am in college for me and my roommate.
I mentioned this recipe to my Grandmother and said she should try it. She said she would but she was worried about what would happen if the yolk was not pierced. Do you poke a hole in the yolk? It isn’t mentioned. I would have tried it without the hole because it wasn’t mentioned if she hadn’t said anything. Does it matter with the yolk?
I’m thinking a Prego tomato,garlic and onion sauce is pretty close maybe add some cumin and red pepper. Don’t have feta cheese but I’ve got som aged cheddar.
Hello Gemma. I chanced upon your videos and now I’m hooked! For this recipe, can I use fresh onion and garlic instead of powdered ones? Many thanks.
Hello Ms.Stafford,
I have tried this recipe and loved it.
Just one question why does my egg sink into my soup while yours doesn’t. And how do I fix that?
Thank you for your time,
Li