The problem with calling anything an Israeli dish is that I am beginning to wonder if there is any such thing as Israeli cuisine. (“First they stole our country; now they want to steal our food....”)Shakshuka also provokes strong emotions because it is not really an Israeli dish at all. In North Africa itself, the Tunisian version can include potatoes and bread and others include keema and there are many non-vegetarian versions. The funny thing is that long before I came across shakshuka, the ‘Israeli’ dish, we had actually been cooking it at home. I am sure there are people who prefer poached eggs in tomato sauce and yes, the North African shakshuka can be delicious.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 23, 2023 11:50 UTC