Shakshuka

Pronunciation: /ʃækˈʃuːkə/

Definitions of shakshuka

noun a North African and Middle Eastern dish consisting of poached eggs in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions, often spiced with cumin

Example Sentences

A1 Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish made with eggs and tomatoes.

A2 I learned how to make shakshuka from a recipe I found online.

B1 When I visited Israel, I tried shakshuka for the first time and loved it.

B2 The restaurant's specialty is their spicy shakshuka with feta cheese.

C1 I have perfected my shakshuka recipe over the years, adding different spices and ingredients.

C2 The chef prepared a gourmet version of shakshuka, garnished with fresh herbs and served with crusty bread.

Examples of shakshuka in a Sentence

formal Shakshuka is a traditional North African and Middle Eastern dish made with poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce.

informal I love making shakshuka for brunch on the weekends.

slang Let's whip up some shakshuka for dinner tonight, it's so easy and delicious.

figurative The flavors in the shakshuka blend together like a symphony in your mouth.

Grammatical Forms of shakshuka

• past tense: shakshukaed
• plural: shakshukas
• comparative: more shakshuka
• superlative: most shakshuka
• present tense: shakshuka
• future tense: will shakshuka
• perfect tense: have shakshukaed
• continuous tense: is shakshukaing
• singular: shakshuka
• positive degree: shakshuka
• infinitive: to shakshuka
• gerund: shakshukaing
• participle: shakshukaed

Origin and Evolution of shakshuka

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: Shakshuka is believed to have originated in North Africa, specifically in countries like Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria.

Evolution of the word: The word 'shakshuka' is derived from the Arabic word 'shakshouka', which means 'a mixture'. Over time, the dish has evolved and spread to other regions, each adding their own twist to the recipe.