Shakshuka is a dish that appears across the Mediterranean in countless variations : menemen in Turkey, piperade and ratatouille in France. Shakshuka is the North African version of the dish, served all over Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. What’s the secret to the popularity of this unique dish ?

Shakshuka : the essence of the mediterranean

Fundamentally, shakshuka is a dish consisting of eggs simmered in a tomato-based sauce. This sauce often includes peppers, garlic and onions, and sometimes meat like chorizo, merguez sausage or fish like tuna. The sauce calls for frying and simmering the vegetables (with the meat if used) in olive oil until it forms a rich, thick base. Then, poke wells into sauce in which the eggs are slid in carefully. Taking care to cover the whites with the sauce and bot break the yolks is crucial to this recipe’s success. Once ready, the dish can be drizzled with olive oil and feta and served with fresh bread. Shakshuka is commonly enjoyed for breakfast or lunch. A light, quick, simple and tasty meal, it provides you with all the nutrients you need for a productive day. Additionally, it’s very cheap and can be a good way to use old vegetables and leftovers.

This combination of tastiness, ease of preparation and value has made shakshuka and it’s variations popular throughout the Mediterranean basin and now the world. It’s ideal for customers looking for a satisfying meal to start the day without being weighed down. The combination of vegetables, proteins and healthy fats like olive oil set the body up for success throughout the day.

At Au Parc, you can enjoy or famous shakshuka. We’ve served the dish for over 10 years, and it’s a staple on our menu. Made fresh to order with our special sauce and home-made bread, dig in to a plate of fresh shakshuka and be transported to a sunny Mediterranean terrace.