One of the superstars of the famed hearty Israeli breakfast is shakshuka, a poached egg dish in spicy tomato sauce.

Shakshuka Recipe:

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• ½ green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 hot pepper (or less), finely diced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 small cans crushed tomatoes (1,200 grams)
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1/8th tsp. black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon Moroccan paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• Heaping ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic, or fresh (2-3 cloves)
• 8-9 medium eggs
• 150 grams feta cheese, optional
• Fresh cilantro and parsley for garnish
• Pitas for dipping

Instructions:

1. Roughly chop parsley and cilantro for topping. Slice feta cheese if using.

2. Fry onion, and peppers in olive oil. Add salt.

3. Add tomatoes and season to make a sauce.

4. Turn down heat, add eggs, then cover and simmer for 17 minutes.

4. Top with feta cheese, then cover and let them melt from the residual heat.

5. Top with herbs and serve with fresh pita.