Shakshouka Libiya with Spiced Potatoes & Poached Eggs – Authentic Libya Recipe
Hearty Libyan skillet breakfast-for-dinner with tender diced potatoes and eggs poached in caraway tomato sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇱🇾 Libya (North Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Poached farm eggs, Diced golden potatoes, Sweet bell peppers and ripe tomatoes, Caraway, Cumin
Ingredients for Shakshouka Libiya with Spiced Potatoes & Poached Eggs (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) poached farm eggs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups diced golden potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers and ripe tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with caraway
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Libya seasoning (cumin, garlic, olive oil, fresh cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and caraway for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add poached farm eggs and diced golden potatoes along with cumin, garlic, olive oil, fresh cilantro, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with sweet bell peppers and ripe tomatoes and serve straight from the skillet.