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Moroccan Shakshuka

Moroccan Shakshuka

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  • Servings4
  • Time25-35 min
  • SkillEasy
  • Spice LevelMedium

MildVegan

Shakshuka, or "a mixture" in Arabic, originated during the Ottoman Empire and has become a staple of Moroccan, Egyptian, Libyan, Tunisian, and Algerian cuisines. The dish is traditionally served in a cast iron pan or tajine. Freekeh, (free-kah), is a roasted young green wheat grain. This eastern Mediterranean supergrain has a subtle smoky flavor and pleasantly chewy texture. Much like quinoa, freekeh is very high in protein and fiber. Shakshuka has become a popular brunch dish when cooked with eggs but makes an equally satisfying dinner.

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Chef Jola BacikIntroducing Chef Jola Bacik:
We’re excited to introduce the creative genius behind this recipe, Chef Jola Bacik! Jola is a Culinary Specialist at Roland Foods based in Los Angeles and has been developing Takeout Kits since January. For over 5 years, she has helped food and beverage companies achieve their culinary dreams. Her passion for food and nutrition is inspiring and her knowledge of new food trends and products is top notch. When she's not on the job, she loves cooking elaborate meals, hanging out with her dogs (a Frenchie named Munchie...how adorable!), hiking, and ballroom dancing.

Moroccan Mint TeaDetox with Moroccan Mint TeaMaghrebi mint tea, also known as Moroccan, Touareg and Sahrawi mint tea, is a green tea prepared with spearmint leaves and sugar, traditional to the Greater Maghreb region (northwest African countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania). As a combination of imported ingredients (tea from China and originally imported sugar) and a local ingredient (fresh mint), it is an early example of globalization in cuisine. Mint tea is central to social life in the Maghreb. The serving can take a ceremonial form, especially when prepared for a guest. The tea is traditionally made by the head male in the family and offered to guests as a sign of hospitality. Typically, at least three glasses of tea are served, and it is considered impolite to refuse it. The tea is consumed throughout the day as a social activity, with tea bars filling a similar social function to alcohol drinking establishments in Europe and North America.

Moroccan/Arabic Spotify PlaylistTry Some Music with Dinner:Enjoy with a hot cup of mint tea, play some Moroccan music, and slip away to modern Casablanca with this Spotify Playlist.

What You'll Need

Supplies & Suggestions

  • Protein suggestions: eggs or chickpeas (for vegan). Optional: top with crumbled feta cheese.
  • Basic Cooking Supplies: pots, pans, a cooking spoon, prep bowls or cups, measuring cups and spoons, a can opener, etc.
  • Drink Pairings (optional): Moroccan mint tea

Customer reviews

From customers of our Moroccan Shakshuka kit, 2017–2020. We no longer sell the kit, but the recipe on this page is free.

4.4 out of 5 · 9 reviews

  • Very different....but good!

    This was a first for us, and we liked it. It did need a bit of salt, and we added hot sauce, because it was a little bland for our tastes. My husband doesn't eat eggs, so we added chick peas, but I did poach one egg in the sauce for me. The egg made it much yummier and richer, in my humble opinion. I think the freekaeh is an acquired taste, much like quinoa. But, like rice, it soaks up the sauce and the flavors of the sauce, so we won't have any trouble finishing this batch. I made hummus and pita bread to accompany the shakshuka, and sprinkled feta on the shakshuka sauce. Don't omit the onion, as it adds a lot to the flavor, and fyi, after you rinse the roasted red pepper, you can cut the peppers after you dump them into the pan - just quickly chop them w/ your kitchen shears.

    Ellen R. · April 2020

  • Enjoyable

    We enjoyed this although there was too much cumin. It was a fun experience to try something different. The freekah was not our favorite grain. We may make Shakshuka again with our own spices and a different grain. We really love takeout kit, it is always an experience.

    Jessica · April 2020

  • Delicious!

    Very yummy and very easy. My husband, the steak and potatoes guy, loved it. I’ll get this again, for sure!

    Patti K. · January 2020

  • It was okay

    Maybe we are not used to ethnic food such as this, but it was lacking salt. Plenty of spices gave it a rich flavor but a dash of salt helped it out alot. We cooked the eggs in the dish which was quite good, but without eggs it's just okay. It was easy to follow and the packaging was nice. Directions give full color photos but the directions seemed out of order a bi

    Susan H. · March 2019

  • Savory without heat

    We loved this dish. My husband especially liked the savory without the heat. Simmering the eggs in the tomato-pepper sauce makes them pop! It’s like a North African version of huevos rancheros.

    MELINDA M. · February 2019

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  • Amazing, delicious and easy!

    As someone who loves flavorful food and cooking but with limited expertise, this was the perfect kit! I made it with 4 eggs and had plenty extra after my wife and I had our fill of dinner. I will definitely be ordering again! (the mint tea was also a great addition!)

    Tristan H. · October 2018

  • Didn't Transport Me

    The flavor and consistency didn't work well enough for me to feel like I was back in Tunisia. But, having said that, I know that almost no 2 harissas are the same; it's all a matter of personal preference. I was hoping for a thicker consistency and heavier spices. Either way, eggs--especially the rich yolks--are an absolute must with this dish!

    Christine C. · January 2018

  • Delicious!

    My husband and I really enjoyed this meal. We eat mostly vegan these days, so I added chickpeas instead of the eggs. The dish was flavorful, but not too spicy.

    Jamie N. · November 2017

  • Excellent!

    I received my kit today, the Shakshuka, and made it tonight.

    Absolutely delicious! Thank you.

    I used some fresh onion since I had it, and put a little bit of Texas into it. I substituted Mesquite Smoked Olive Oil for the oil that came with it. Gave it a subtle smoky flavor. Very nice.

    I'll be ordering again soon.

    Thanks for all you do.

    Christopher C. · October 2017