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Shakshuka

Crafted with HORMUZA Layered Spiced Tomato Sauce

A comforting one-pan classic where gently poached eggs meet Hormuza's layered tomato sauce.

Rich depth without overwhelming heat — a weeknight one-pan built for the family table.

Pan
One pan
Time
30 minutes
Serves
2–4
Heat
Mild
Shakshuka

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1½ cups HORMUZA Layered Spiced Tomato Sauce
  • 4–6 large eggs
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley or coriander for garnish

Optional extras

  • Crumbled feta or ricotta cheese
  • Crusty bread or pita for serving

Method

  1. 1
    Heat the oil

    Cook the onion, garlic and bell pepper in olive oil over medium heat until soft.

  2. 2
    Add the sauce

    Stir in HORMUZA, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until glossy and well coated.

  3. 3
    Add the eggs

    Make little wells in the sauce and crack in the eggs. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5–7 minutes, until the eggs are just set to your liking.

  4. 4
    Garnish & serve

    Sprinkle with chopped parsley (optional extras like feta, cheese) and serve directly from the pan.

HORMUZA Chef's Tip

Layered Spiced Tomato Sauce develops flavour gradually during cooking, giving the tomatoes greater richness while maintaining balance throughout the dish.

CRAFTED

Our sauces are crafted with intent. We develop them through process control rather than relying on aggressive heat.

LAYERED

Balance is built in. Temperature is layered. We work step-by-step to deliver complexity, texture and quality.

RELIABLE

Trusted to deliver consistent, satisfying heat at the table. Made in controlled, small batch production in the UK.