Spicy Gochujang Shakshuka recipe

Spicy Gochujang Shakshuka

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
35min

A spicy twist on the classic shakshuka, featuring gochujang paste for a Korean-inspired flavor. Perfect for a cozy brunch.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = one portion with bread)

Main Ingredients

  • 6
    eggs
  • 1
    onion, finely chopped
  • 2clove
    garlic, thinly sliced
  • 3clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 1
    medium green pepper, diced
  • 1
    medium yellow pepper, diced
  • 4
    medium tomatoes, grated
  • 3tbsp
    gochujang paste
  • 1tsp
    cumin
  • 1tsp
    smoked paprika
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/2cup
    water
  • olive oil, for cooking
  • fresh bread or baguette, for serving

How to make Spicy Gochujang Shakshuka

Prepare the Base

  1. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

  2. Add the thinly sliced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until the garlic is fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.

  3. Stir in the crushed garlic, diced green and yellow peppers, and cook until the peppers soften, about 3-4 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Stir in the crushed garlic, diced green and yellow peppers, and cook until the peppers soften, about 3-4 minutes

Add Tomatoes, Gochujang, and Spices

  1. Add the grated tomatoes and gochujang paste to the pan, stirring well to combine.

  2. Season with salt, cumin, and smoked paprika, mixing until all ingredients are incorporated.

    Step 2.1: Season with salt, cumin, and smoked paprika, mixing until all ingredients are incorporated
  3. Pour in 1/2 cup of water to create a sauce, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 6 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Add Eggs and Cook to Preference

  1. Use a spatula to create small pockets in the sauce, and carefully break an egg into each pocket.

    Step 3.1: Use a spatula to create small pockets in the sauce, and carefully break an egg into each pocket
  2. Cover the pan and cook over very low heat, letting the eggs poach gently in the sauce for 1-3 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness.

    Step 3.1: Cover the pan and cook over very low heat, letting the eggs poach gently in the sauce for 1-3 minutes, or until they reach your desired doneness

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a richer flavor, use ripe tomatoes.

  2. Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less gochujang paste.