Download 38. Shakshouka / Poached Eggs (Middle Eastern Countries) Pictures. Though it's north african in origin, these days shakshuka is popular throughout the middle east (particularly in israel, where it may as well be one of the national dishes). Shakshuka is a middle eastern dish of stewed.
A combination of tomatoes, onions, spices and poached eggs.
It's very easy to make and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Very popular breakfast in the middle eastern countries. Coming from a middle eastern background (albeit a few generations back) i grew up eating this, however my mom always. Shakshuka (also spelled shakshouka), in it simplest form, is a warmly spiced vegetarian dish of saucy tomatoes, often with peppers or onions, with eggs cracked right into the mix, usually left whole and simmered to desired doneness, whether you prefer lightly poached.