Yemeni Lahsa (Elite Shakshuka)
Tomato, allspice and liquid cheese come together in this Saudi Arabian breakfast — 40 minutes, 3 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 3 steps.
At easy difficulty across 3 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Dairy Egg
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How to make it
- First, On medium heat, heat the olive oil and add the diced onion until it wethers. Next, add the tomatoes and cook for another 4-5 min. Lastly, add the all spice, salt, and cracked pepper.
- Add the eggs and mix throughly for 2 minutes and cover to cook 5-6 minutes until top is solidified. Lastly, spread the liquid cheese and have it covered for a minute.
- I served mine Mediterranean style with hash-browns, Egyptian fava beans, Turkish salami and olives, cheese wedges, and greek feta.
Watch how it's made
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Tips & common questions
How long does Yemeni Lahsa (Elite Shakshuka) take to make?
About 40 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 3 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Yemeni Lahsa (Elite Shakshuka) vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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