“An Arabic dish consisting of eggs, garlic and tomatoes. Taught to me by my ex-husband who is from Jordan. DELICIOUS! (I am guessing on the spelling of the title...)” - by Crystal Miller
Ingredients
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Original recipe yields 4 servings
Directions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped tomatoes and garlic, stirring occasionally, until liquid has cooked out of the tomatoes. Carefully break eggs over tomatoes without breaking yolks. Lightly season with salt, reduce heat, and cover.
- Simmer covered for 20 minutes, or until yolks are fully cooked. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed. Serve with pita pockets.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (4 total)
- Calories
- 346 cal
- 17%
- Fat
- 12 g
- 18%
- Carbs
- 43.6 g
- 14%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (12)
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"This was ok, but bland. I decided to try it because I'm Arab and not a big fan of this dish (shak shooka) the way we make it, but this is very bland in comparison to the way we make it at home. If y..." See moreou want to give it a kick add onions with the garlic then some mild to hot green peppers (depending on your liking) then season with cumin. That's how we make it here in Egypt and, more specifically, my house. "
Holly Sue
"This recipe is amazing when the egg yolks get poached whole in the tomatoes. To do this, just make sure the pan you're cooking the tomatoes in is deep enough for the eggs to be totally covered. Also,..." See more when eating with the pita, adding a little feta on top rounds out the flavor."
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