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Shakshuka for the Whole Family

A shakshuka recipe for four people that tells where the dish came from, what you need and what to do at each step.

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1Shakshuka is one of the most in Israel. It came to Israel with Jews from North Africa, and today people eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is for four people and takes about 30 minutes.

2You need: 1 onion, 2 red , 6 tomatoes, 4 eggs, 2 spoons of olive oil, salt and a little paprika.

31. Cut the onion and the . them in the oil for five minutes.

42. Add the tomatoes, salt and paprika. Cook for fifteen minutes, until you have a .

53. Make four small holes in the and break an egg into each hole.

64. the pan and cook for six more minutes.

7 the shakshuka hot, with fresh bread. Safety tip: always cook with an adult!

📘 Glossary
  • popular - liked by many people
  • dishes - kinds of food that are cooked and served
  • recipe - instructions for how to cook a food
  • peppers - colorful vegetables, red, yellow or green
  • fry - to cook in hot oil
  • thick - not watery
  • sauce - a liquid food served with other food
  • cover - to put a lid on top
  • serve - to give food to people to eat

Questions

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    1. Where did shakshuka come to Israel from?
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    2. How many people is this recipe for?
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    3. What do you do with the onion and the peppers?
  4. Finding details

    4. How long do you cook the tomatoes?
  5. Purpose and structure

    5. Why do you make small holes in the sauce?
  6. Finding details

    6. What should you serve the shakshuka with?
  7. Finding details

    7. What is the safety tip?

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