Like harissa, shakshuka is often misrepresented as a ‘ Middle Eastern tomato sauce with eggs’. It’s actually more like a thick vegetable dish from the Tunisian part of the world. Think French ratatouille or Italian caponata, shakshuka is their Tunisian counterpart although it is a bit more nuanced as it comes in a plethora of variations. Today it is very popular to poach eggs in shakshuka but realize that it is not traditionally a requirement!

The term ‘shakshuka’ derives from the double consonant word ‘shakshak’ in Tamazight (native North African language), which translates to ‘all mixed up together’ in reference to the mixed simmering veggies. Shakshuka’s origins are unquestionably North African, specifically the region spanning across eastern Algeria, southern Tunisia, and western Libya.

Net Weight for each pouch: 10oz

Eggplant & Sweet Potato Shakshuka Ingredients: Eggplant, Onions, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Peppers, Water, White Wine Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Harissa Paste [Water, Sun-Dried Chilis, Fresh Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Wine Vinegar, Coriander, Sea Salt, Caraway], Tomato Paste [Tomatoes], Sea Salt, Smoked Paprika.

Nutrition facts are in the product images.