Breadcrumbs ![Chick-Chouka](https://media.sheerluxe.com/rNiRdeSt1ciQOv2gNTXp7cw94mM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F10%2Fchick-chouka.jpg) Image: SIMON WHEELER [Breakfast & Lunch](/life/food/recipes/breakfast-lunch) / 18 October 2022 # Chick-Chouka Chachouka – also called shakshuka – is a delicious, saucy tomato and egg dish enjoyed in North Africa and the Middle East. It’s often served for breakfast, but this version uses chickpeas and aubergine for a more substantial supper. If you’re not a fan of aubergine you can use an extra pepper. [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/33884) Image: SIMON WHEELER All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. Serves 2 Total Time 1 Hour 45 Minutes Ingredients 1 large or 2 medium onions, halved & sliced 2 red, orange or yellow peppers, deseeded & sliced 1 medium-large aubergine (250-350g), cut into 3cm cubes (or use another pepper) 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tsp of cumin seeds, roughly bashed 2 tbsp of olive or vegetable oil 1 x 680-690g jar of tomato passata 1 x 400g tin (regular or black) of chickpeas, drained & rinsed 1 tsp of sweet smoked paprika, or curry powder A pinch of saffron threads (optional) A pinch of dried chilli flakes or cayenne (optional) 4 medium eggs (at room temperature) Sea salt & black pepper Method Step 1 Pre-heat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas 5. Step 2 Put the sliced onions and peppers, and the aubergine if using, into a medium-small oven dish (about 22cm x 32cm); you don’t want one that is too large, as there needs to be a bit of depth to the sauce once it’s all in. Add the garlic, bashed cumin, oil and some salt and pepper, toss together well and roast for 40-50 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender and just starting to colour. Step 3 Add the passata, chickpeas, sweet smoked paprika, and saffron if using, to the dish of roasted veg. Stir well. Return the dish to the oven for 15-20 minutes until everything is hot and bubbling. Step 4 Stir the saucy mixture, taste it and add more salt, pepper and/or paprika if needed. You can add a pinch of dried chilli flakes or cayenne now, if you fancy a bit more heat. Step 5 Make four hollows in the surface of the tomatoey veg and carefully break an egg into each one. Sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper, and a pinch more chilli flakes if using. Step 6 Return the dish to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny (remembering that the eggs will continue to cook once the dish is out of the oven). Step 7 Serve straight away with some green leaves, such as watercress, lamb’s lettuce or butterhead lettuce, on the side. [ ![](https://media.sheerluxe.com/xF5Gz1bz7M_TvFV6LazBPQ4802E=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2022%2F10%2F9781526638953covfront.png) ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3787&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Friver-cottage-good-comfort%2Fhugh-fearnley-whittingstall%2F9781526638953) [River Cottage Good Comfort by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall,](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=3787&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Friver-cottage-good-comfort%2Fhugh-fearnley-whittingstall%2F9781526638953) published by Bloomsbury on 15 September 2022 (£27.00 RRP, Hardback) Photography © Simon Wheeler. [ Sign in to comment with your SheerLuxe profile ](/user/login?destination=)Or continue to comment as a Guest below [View the discussion thread.](http://sheerluxe-dev.disqus.com/) *more from* Life [View All Life](/life) ![Your October Horoscope](https://media.sheerluxe.com/IGTSJiKeRURR_xP1iSiStsHhF_Q=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F10%2Fsl-site-assets-021026-horoscopes-hero-thumb.jpg) [Life](/life) / 02 October 2026 [## Your October Horoscope ](/life/your-october-horoscope-6) ![How To Use AI To Get Ahead ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/n2XUNDZBJ4saxCmnazqQXyZ8Eh4=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F09%2Fsl-site-assets-ai-chloe-watts-1.jpg) [The Business Edition](/the-business-edition)/ 30 September 2026 [## How To Use AI To Get Ahead ](/life/how-to-use-ai-to-get-ahead) ![50 ChatGPT Prompts That Could Streamline Your Week](https://media.sheerluxe.com/I0DoNCFCo6Som2sHgXlLEdgtafI=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F09%2Fsl-site-assets-300926-chat-gpt-promots-hero-thumb.gif) [The Business Edition](/the-business-edition)/ 30 September 2026 [## 50 ChatGPT Prompts That Could Streamline Your Week ](/life/50-chatgpt-prompts-that-could-streamline-your-week) ![What’s Really Going On In AI Right Now](https://media.sheerluxe.com/iXb2mf0_gzrS7Lr4aF6_XGaKXTc=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F09%2Fsl-site-assets-ai-experts.jpg) [The Business Edition](/the-business-edition)/ 30 September 2026 [## What’s Really Going On In AI Right Now ](/life/whats-really-going-on-in-ai-right-now) ![What’s New & Noteworthy In The AI World ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/MHHHVsF5WrMN0_qCO_sVbd1YBtE=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F09%2Fsl-hot-list-hero-thumb.jpg) [The Business Edition](/the-business-edition)/ 30 September 2026 [## What’s New & Noteworthy In The AI World ](/life/whats-new-noteworthy-in-the-ai-world) ![The AI Tools Women-In-The-Know Rely On ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/MCeqh6U9ojSSfDb2fm6qSmDZ_4c=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F09%2Fsl-site-assets-300926-x-ai-tools-stylish-women-use-more-to-come-as-people-send-answers-hero-thumb.jpg) [The Business Edition](/the-business-edition)/ 30 September 2026 [## The AI Tools Women-In-The-Know Rely On ](/life/the-ai-tools-women-in-the-know-rely-on) ![The Gold Edition Meets… Beverley Knight](https://media.sheerluxe.com/E_NvkBJNNJ0devPjRgFO-Ix7IrA=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F09%2Fsl-gold-210926-site-assets-in-conversation-with-beverley-knight-hero-thumb.jpg) [Life](/gold/life)/ 21 September 2026 [## The Gold Edition Meets… Beverley Knight ](/life/the-gold-edition-meets-beverley-knight) ![Your September Horoscope](https://media.sheerluxe.com/MnrlRdDvx-vNBuFLfCJDJQ7jEQQ=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F05%2Fhorocopes-hero-thumb_0.jpg) [Life](/life) / 01 September 2026 [## Your September Horoscope ](/life/your-september-horoscope-5) ![Sarah Hiscox On Addiction, Self-Esteem & Learning To Silence Her Inner Critic](https://media.sheerluxe.com/aw4oujJSHPV-UVrsQIlaI2gsROk=/200x267/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2026%2F08%2Fgold-site-assets-0826-thumb-hero-sarah-hiscox-on-self-esteem.jpg) [Life](/gold/life)/ 17 August 2026 [## Sarah Hiscox On Addiction, Self-Esteem & Learning To Silence Her Inner Critic ](/life/sarah-hiscox-on-addiction-self-esteem-learning-to-silence-her-inner-critic) Share This Story [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?display=popup&redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com&u=https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Flife%2Ffood%2Frecipes%2Fbreakfast-lunch%2Fchick-chouka&t=Chick-Chouka) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Flife%2Ffood%2Frecipes%2Fbreakfast-lunch%2Fchick-chouka&description=Chick-Chouka&media=) [ E-mail ]() DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the correct original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us at . Fashion. Beauty. Culture. Life. Home Delivered to your inbox, daily [Subscribe](/signup)