Shakshuka with Caviar: A Modern Twist

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Shakshuka with caviar is the unconventional combination that really works. Tomato-pepper sauce, eggs poached in the sauce, generous caviar topping for salinity contrast. The Middle Eastern brunch with a Russian luxury accent.

Key Takeaways
- Use ripe tomatoes, ideally San Marzano
- Cook the sauce thick before adding eggs
- Poach eggs in the sauce until just set
- Caviar goes on top after, never in the sauce
- 8g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion

Shakshuka with poached eggs and herbs in a cast-iron pan

The Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 2 red bell peppers, finely diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 800g chopped tomatoes (San Marzano or Mutti)
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 8 large free-range eggs
  • 30g Royal Oscietra
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • Toasted sourdough for serving

The Method

1. Heat oil in a wide ovenproof pan over medium heat. Add onion and pepper. Cook 8 minutes.

2. Add garlic and spices. Cook 60 seconds until aromatic.

3. Add tomatoes and sugar. Simmer 12 minutes until thick.

4. Make 8 wells in the sauce. Crack an egg into each well. Cover with lid. Cook 5-6 minutes until whites are just set.

5. Off the heat, scatter feta, coriander, and dot the surface with caviar.

6. Serve from the pan with toasted sourdough.

Tips

Sauce thick first. Watery sauce won't poach eggs cleanly.

Cover during egg poaching. Steam helps the whites set.

Don't overcook the eggs. Slight runny yolk is the goal.

Caviar after, never during. Heat ruins pearls.

Variations and Pairings

With chorizo: Add 100g of finely diced chorizo to the onion stage.

With harissa: Add 1 tbsp of harissa paste to the sauce for North African heat.

Wine pairing: A chilled Tempranillo rosé or sparkling water with mint.

For more brunch ideas, see our caviar eggs benedict and caviar frittata recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why caviar with shakshuka?

The salinity and pop of caviar cuts through the rich tomato sauce beautifully. Modern fusion that works.

How many eggs?

8 eggs for 4 people (2 per person) is the right portion.

Make in advance?

Make sauce 24 hours ahead. Add eggs and bake just before serving.

Why feta?

The salty tangy crumbles balance the sweet tomato sauce. Goat cheese also works.

Shakshuka with caviar on a lazy Sunday is one of those brunches that proves cross-cultural cooking can be properly delicious. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.

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