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Yemeni Shakshouka (Yemeni Spiced Scrambled Eggs)

20 March, 2016 by Tara 16 Comments

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A recipe for Yemeni Shakshouka (Yemeni Spiced Scrambled Eggs) for #SundaySupper’s Eggtastic Recipes event! These scrambled eggs are wonderfully spiced with turmeric and cumin for a quick and delicious meal.

Yemeni Shakshouka (Yemeni Spiced Scrambled Eggs) on a white plate with pieces for torn flatbread with more in the background.

Sunday Supper

Wendy from Wholistic Woman is hosting the Sunday Supper event today by celebrating the versatility of the egg in all of its forms from sweet to savory. I am joining in with a recipe for Yemeni Shakshouka, Spiced Scrambled Eggs.

Yemeni Shakshouka (Yemeni Spiced Scrambled Eggs)

Shakshouka is an egg dish popular throughout the Middle East and Northern Africa. In Aden, Yemen and surrounding areas, the eggs are often scrambled into the tomato mixture instead of being poached on top. The exact spices may vary based on region and family. For this particular recipe, I seasoned the eggs with onions, garlic, tomatoes, chili, cumin, turmeric, and cilantro.  I have also seen other recipes add more vegetables such as sliced potatoes.

I paired the Shakshouka with Khobz al Tawa, a flaky layered bread popular in Aden and southern areas of Yemen. It can also be served with other types of flatbread and tea for a delicious breakfast or brunch.

The green chile adds a bit of warmth, but not a lot of overall heat. If you want the eggs spicier, serve them with Zhug, a Yemeni green hot sauce.

Aerial view of Yemeni Shakshouka (Yemeni Spiced Scrambled Eggs) in an oval cast iron pan next to flatbread, cilantro, and garlic.

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Aerial view of Yemeni Shakshouka (Yemeni Spiced Scrambled Eggs) on a white plate with two pieces of torn flatbread.

Yemeni Shakshouka (Yemeni Spiced Scrambled Eggs) Recipe

Adapted from A Yemeniyah’s Recipes

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Yemeni Shakshouka (Yemeni Spiced Scrambled Eggs)

A recipe for Yemeni Shakshouka (Yemeni Spiced Scrambled Eggs! These scrambled eggs are wonderfully spiced with turmeric and cumin for a quick and delicious meal.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Yemeni
Keyword breakfast, egg, tomato, Yemen, Yemeni
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 -4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 green chili seeded, stem removed, and finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 eggs
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pan, drizzle olive oil over medium heat. Once heated, add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent. Stir in the garlic and chili. Cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, cumin, and turmeric. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened, 5-10 minutes. Season with salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs. Reduce heat to medium low and pour the eggs into the pan. Cook until starting to set, then fold to scramble the eggs until just cooked.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with bread.
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Filed Under: Breakfast, Egg, Middle Eastern/African Tagged With: #sundaysupper, breakfast, brunch, egg, middle east, middle eastern, tomato, yemen, yemeni

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Comments

  1. theninjabaker

    20 March, 2016 at 5:00 am

    Amazing! Almost every morning I make a very similar breakfast for my husband (sans the flatbread.) Thank you for sharing and shedding some light into another part of the world =)

    Reply
  2. shelby

    20 March, 2016 at 7:21 am

    This sounds delicious! I love the flavors in your recipe and great photos too!

    Reply
  3. Sarah Berrett

    20 March, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    Wow, I never thought about doing that with eggs. Such a unique twist!

    Reply
  4. Michelle

    21 March, 2016 at 12:11 am

    I’ve never tried these spices with eggs before. I look forward to giving this one a try!

    Reply
  5. Cindy Kerschner

    21 March, 2016 at 9:39 am

    These spices sound like a great new way to enjoy scrambled eggs!

    Reply
  6. Wendy Hammond

    21 March, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    I love all those flavors, will have to give this recipe a try!

    Reply
  7. Sue Lau

    21 March, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    This reminds me of Indian ekoori which I love. I need to try this one too!

    Reply
  8. Denise Wright

    22 March, 2016 at 6:57 am

    This looks delicious! I have never thought of eating eggs this way but it is right up my alley. I love learning about different ethnic foods. I’m going to have to explore you site for more tasty recipes. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Sara

    22 March, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    Never thought about spiced scrambled eggs! That looks amazing!

    Reply
  10. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

    22 March, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    We are always looking for ways to change up our scrambled eggs and we love the poached version of shakshouka. Can’t wait to try this out!

    Reply
  11. monicastable

    23 March, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Wow! This looks amazing. I need to try this soon.

    Reply
  12. Liz Berg

    24 March, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    I’ve been eating a lot of scrambled eggs lately and this Yemeni version sounds like a lovely way to shake things up 🙂

    Reply
  13. Betsy @ Desserts Required

    25 March, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    This dish looks incredible. Who knew a simple egg could be so dressed up?!?

    Reply
  14. Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook

    22 April, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Stuart would love these.

    Reply
  15. JJ

    4 September, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    These were amazing. Thanks for the great recipe.

    Reply
    • Tara

      4 September, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      So glad you loved it JJ!

      Reply

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