Chakchouka Tunisienne | Authentic Tunisian Shakshuka Recipe

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Chakchouka Tunisienne | Authentic Tunisian Shakshuka Recipe

 Chakchouka Tunisienne is a traditional Tunisian dish made with peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and eggs gently cooked in a richly spiced tomato sauce. Unlike other regional versions, Tunisian Chakchouka is often enhanced with harissa, cumin, and optional tuna or merguez sausage, giving it a bold and distinctive North African flavor.

Fresh vegetables are sautéed until tender before being simmered with tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic spices to create a thick, flavorful sauce. Eggs are then cracked directly into the skillet and cooked until the whites are set while the yolks remain slightly runny, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.

Commonly enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, Chakchouka Tunisienne is traditionally served with crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce. Fresh parsley and olives are often added as a garnish, while a squeeze of lemon adds a refreshing finish.

Simple, nutritious, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Chakchouka Tunisienne is a timeless Tunisian comfort food that is easy to prepare and perfect for any time of day. 

Cooking Method


  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced green and red bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
  5. Mix in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, harissa, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the tuna if using.
  7. Make small wells in the sauce and carefully crack an egg into each one.
  8. Cover the skillet and cook for 5–8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set while the yolks remain slightly runny, or cook longer if preferred.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and garnish with black olives if desired.
  10. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread or flatbread.

 

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Olive oil – 2 tablespoons , Onion – 1 large, finely chopped , Garlic – 4 cloves, minced

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Green bell pepper – 1, diced , Red bell pepper – 1, diced , Tomatoes – 4 large, chopped (or 1 can / 14 oz (400 g) diced tomatoes)

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Tomato paste – 1 tablespoon , Harissa – 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste) , Ground cumin – 1 teaspoon

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Paprika – 1 teaspoon , Ground coriander – ½ teaspoon , Salt – 1 teaspoon

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Black pepper – ½ teaspoon , Large eggs – 4–6 , Fresh parsley – 2 tablespoons, chopped

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Black olives – ¼ cup (optional)

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Canned tuna – 1 can (5 oz / 140 g), drained (optional)

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