Shakshuka for One | Food Wishes

This shakshuka for one is perfect for those days when you need to take a break from that bowl of cereal, and you want something that will sustain you for a good part of the day, while also making you feel happy and satisfied. We highly recommend you serve this with bread so that you can soak up the incredible sauce Enjoy!
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[@elminster298]

Wait, are you trying to tell me that the other shakshuka you made wasn't for one person? *burp*

[@uraifenful]

This comment made my day 😂

[@Smoldar]

I honestly had this exact same though. Kudos to you friend.

[@alwaysbored47]

I've always finished it on my own😂 And I was so confused.

[@souradeepsinha]

Any amount of Shakshuka is for one if you listen to your intrusive thoughts.

[@docmalthus]

I too made his original for myself. Fortunately, belching is considered polite in many cultures where this dish is popular. Boy was I polite!

[@GeezNutz]

For my fellow lazy gourmands; you can semi-meal prep this by making the sauce ahead of time. Then each morning, just out some in a pan with some eggs and a splash of water, cook til done and cover with cheese and herbs, etc.

[@demoncat5322]

​@shaunhall284 what?

[@ajchapeliere]

Jarred sauce works well too! I'm partial to garlicky ones myself, since I can cheat in some extra flavor without getting my hands and knife sticky or dirtying a press 😂

[@abiz33]

That’s what I do! I love Shakshuka

[@yermum3484]

​@@shaunhall284 What in Sam Hell is medical jelp

[@morrismonet3554]

Use real or canned tomatoes, and it will be much better and more authentic.

[@peternorman677]

Chef John, thank you. As a widower who has been alone for the past six years it is so nice to see a recipe for “one!” There are so few out there. I made this Shashuka this morning and it was fabulous.

[@YouTubeHandle423]

Howdy! Highly recommend America's Test Kitchen "Cooking for One" cookbook!😊🍲

[@theinvisibleartists4444]

I used to have to cook for a football team LOL but it's just me now and it's hard to cook for one person. Leftovers leftovers leftovers

[@EvilCoffeeInc]

Your old Shakshuka video was my introduction to this channel and I still use and adapt that recipe all the time. Such a delicious and versatile dish.

[@nicholastate484]

I like to add turnips to mine. 🤤

[@RISCHAR12]

yea for me too i made one only for me with 8 egs :)) that was crazy good, anyway i had for next day too but it was very good

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

His old Shakshuka video was my introduction too.

[@TimCools_WithALongO]

Oh my god, same!! I always add kidney beans to the sauce to make it more nutritious (chickpeas would probably be more region-appropriate but I just don't like it as much) and top it with fresh basil whenever I have it, or maybe sage. Should definitely try this recipe out though, it looks delicious

[@TheWhiteleather]

Its a fine way to use up all the veggie bits you have in the fridge...the ones too big to throw out, too small to keep, and too few for a stock.

[@AlexisOnF1re]

Cooking for one is not lazy, some of us are just one person, love this!!!!

[@telebubba5527]

I totally agree. There should be more attention for those one person households.

[@CarlosRodriguez-dd4sb]

I was happy to see the return of the prodigal freakishly small spoon. We've missed you!

[@jamesvalvis1131]

@@shaunhall284Get over yourself.

[@s.k.393]

Other food channels include the sounds of the kitchen to create an ASMR effect, but Food Wishes viewers have Chef John's voice for that.

[@kingjsolomon]

No, can’t stand the pronouncement

[@s.k.393]

@@kingjsolomon That doesn't mean what you think it means.

[@DB-ld8sk]

The return of the freakishly small wooden spoon!! :)

[@lindainparis7349]

I saw it, I saw it ! Going round the outside, round the outside...

[@huwwynjones2144]

I need one to go with my tiny whisk :-)

[@lindainparis7349]

@@shaunhall284 sorry Shaun there's history here you don't know.

[@deathdealer312]

@@lindainparis7349 hes a troll, hes all over these videos

[@grindsaur]

Yay! The spoon! :D

[@CharlieFoxtrot06]

This might be the best thing to have when you want breakfast for dinner.

[@AndreaShink]

yes!

[@Soupy_loopy]

Yeah, I don't think I can eat this much sauce for breakfast. But would be great for dinner.

[@riuphane]

Let's be honest, this is just an excuse for Chef John to say Shakshuka!!! But I'm here for it! I love this recipe/dish, really good. If I need it to go further, it's really good over rice too!

[@kudzumoose3861]

The only thing missing from this recipe is a second egg. I like eggs.

[@ChelleLlewes]

Me, too. And there's definitely room in that pan for at least one more...

[@FVWhimsy2010]

exactly what I was thinking...who eats just ONE egg? ;)

[@ChelleLlewes]

@@FVWhimsy2010 Only a masochist on a diet.

[@dakotakoll-is3rg]

Remember that chick from the Amanda Show?

[@ettorenamias]

The freakishly small wooden spoon is BACK!!! WOOHOO!

[@mattw7949]

I was looking for this comment!

[@Hihohiho56]

I completely agree Chef, a slightly runny yolk with bread is best!!

[@lazywarrenlewis]

You must try it with toasted slices of leftover polenta. It's much tastier than bread.

[@lindainparis7349]

Oh CJ, a tear came to my eye Seeing freakishly small wooden spoon stirring by.

[@Pestsoutwest]

Shakshuka, musubi, and Banh mi are the most underapreciated foods in the world.

[@skimusic3773]

Thanks for all you do. Many years of great recipes, bad puns, and the signature "Enjoy" have made this vlog a part of my world and expanded my culinary repertoire and knowledge. I now cook with cayenne. I hope you enjoy doing this for many years to come!

[@keithblackburn7516]

I actually last week did a TexMex version of this with some leftover Texas Red chili and an egg topped with queso blanco.

[@darkcheaker]

The return of a freakishly small wooden spoon is much appreciated, my friend!

[@EmilyMarie1003]

I do something like this with salsa and I usually add potatoes. so good.

[@moshirley2414]

I made this for my daughter and myself when she was staying with me recently, and I can tell you, they were absolutely delicious!!! I made two variations to the recipe because I didn’t have the ingredients in the fridge. First, we used a little dollop of sour cream under the eggs and I used crumbled goat cheese on top instead of feta. Also, rather than cooking the eggs in the fry pan, I simply poached them and set them in the depression. I can’t wait to make them again, they were wonderful.

[@bogdanmdumitru6292]

My mouth is watering. I love a bit of harissa in the mix. 😊

[@Adogslife54]

Me, too!

[@jasondahlen9555]

THE RETURN OF THE FREAKISHLY SMALL WOODEN SPOON

[@Savagedominator]

My food wishes came true

[@tbmike23]

Shakshouka is a wonderful dish. Highly recommended.

[@DonPandemoniac]

The return of the Freakishly Small Wooden Spooooon!

[@angelabryden6953]

It’s crazy to think how long I’ve been watching your videos for.

[@ShiftySkunk]

Freakishly long?

[@daviddixon2209]

This morning I had shakshuka for the first time at Beatrix in Chicago. C'est magnifique!

[@spinningbackspin]

Such great instruction. If I had been a student in one of his classes, I would have learned so much. I am just a home cook. My wife (loves peppers) will love this dish.

[@SnoDraken]

I have eaten this quite a few times, but I hesitated making it at home because I've only ever seen it made in a larger scale, and critically I know I could have scaled it down super easy, but now I actually have the perfect tomato product to make this with that I received as a simple Valentine's day gift from my wife, a bottle of Mutti tomato puree! This will be on for Sunday morning!! Mmmmm!! Thanks for putting this out there Chef!!

[@onerainiday]

More Middle Eastern recipes please.❤

[@essiebessie661]

Yes! The seasonings of the Middle East and North Africa are a wonderful change of pace from our usual European flavors.

[@sunnylifecrochet]

There no much mushrooms in the middle east. But put in whatever you want

[@zenhydra]

Shakshuka is one of my favorite meals to make my family (especially as a weekend brunch), and it's one of the few meals I can count on my kids being willing to eat without question.

[@michaelogden5958]

The next best thing to eating shakshuka is saying shakshuka.

[@fuferito]

Cowboy Chef, Kent Rollins would have something to say about using tomato sauce in a cast iron skillet.

[@marcusgagnard114]

Agreed

[@jillette7490]

If you have a well seasoned cast iron, it shouldn't harm it. Just be sure to clean immediately after use as always.

[@sinisa16]

Never heard of Shakshuka before I stumbled upon your first video (now 8 years ago). My favorite breakfast since then....Thanks!

[@mollysmith6055]

Thank you for making a recipe for one, Chef John. Hubby and I have very different tastes and I know he'd never eat this but now I can make it and not have leftovers.

[@charlesparr1611]

Shakshuka for one, this sounds like an indie film about the last survivor of a planet wide natural disaster. Or maybe the breakfast of the worst valentines day ever.

[@calartian85]

This is very thoughtful of you, chef. Thank you.

[@commandZee]

OOH... I can't wait to try this! Thanks!

[@grandvivant]

Chef John looked into my fridge and soul this afternoon and said "I got you."

[@lutra-lutra]

for me shakshuka is perfect breakfast, lunch and dinner dish. it is so versatile, you can have a different flavour each time😋

[@elegantdisarray]

Always love the mellow wholesome energy Chef John brings to his videos 👍

[@Blitzkrieg1976]

Yay! Recipes for the single folks!❤

[@proverbs2522]

I’m having this for breakfast in the morning. I’ve got 5 small cast iron skillets that need attention and 5 hungry bellies that can give em what they need.

[@reneemargaret9865]

I made this so many times I college for myself and friends, I feel nostalgic! Thank you for being amazing Chef John!

[@its-beady-eyes5120]

I love any "for one" recipe. Even though I don't live alone my family is not adventurous and would not try anything with a name they aren't familiar with.

[@mariapepper6175]

I love ALL your recipes and I LOVE your presentations!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@USNVA11]

Shakshuka is delicious anytime of day ! 😋

[@NickyKnickerson]

Shakshuka is as enjoyable to say as it is to eat.

[@zack3c]

Haven’t watched one of your videos in a minute but I’m confident after this one your still Helping keep the cayenne business strong.

[@caramonmajere447]

I've been doing this with leftover spaghetti sauce since your first shakshuka vid. it's a fantastic breakfast

[@Mr_Squeezy_]

The return of one my top 5 favorite Chef John recipes

[@AnaLucia262]

I LOVE this dish! Looooooove! I will be trying this version for sure!

[@TheAknativeboy]

The best part of shakshuka is saying it!

[@simbriant]

I love these recipes because I can try something new and it won't be over complicated.

[@tippytoes2133]

I am here because of Internet Comment Etiquette - new sub :) love your narration

[@cya2163]

Thanks for that Chef John...always wanted to try Shakshuka...

[@JoeHell67]

I want this NOW! Joe from Germany

[@jim1120]

Yes, I would rather have some of this than Capt. Crunch for breakie. Nicely done Chef John!

[@user-tu7yy9bt1s]

I knew that. I was just flirting with a great cook. Give your wife a big hug for me 😹 I have enjoyed your cooking for many many years & enjoy your voice & gentleness with herbs 🪴 Blessings to you both 💞

[@Kajpaje]

You're a hero Chef John. Love your work

[@4funrc11]

Two eggs are always better than one! Thanks! Definitely will try

[@aminorityofone]

the return! of the freakishly small spoon!!! its about time

[@aleenajose278]

I followed this video and made Shakshuka this morning… Served it on two pieces of toast and my family loved it!

[@mattdowney2846]

the freakishly small wooden spoon is back!!! HOORAY!

[@marysue7165]

It's good to see our old friend

[@marysue7165]

It's good to see our old friend

[@marysue7165]

It's good to see our old friend

[@arnoldmayii3563]

This looks delicious! I’m definitely going to make this. I might add some ham or bacon to the sauce.

[@qverny]

Thank you for this recipe, we are a couple but my husband doesn’t like to try new stuff, it perfect for me, please have more recipe not family size😅

[@kathleenwassum7712]

God , you are the BEST CHEF JOHN! Now I have to go to confession tomorrow for using my Lords name in Vain! ButYOU, Chef John, are the very very BEST!!❤😊😊😊🎉

[@keithsharp7849]

I love Sacksucka but I serve it on top of soft polenta and use pita bread man what a way to start the day

[@umcaraqualquer3640]

Shakshuka com polenta?

[@mattw7949]

Literally salivating while watching this. I've somehow never run into this channel before. I like style... and the chuckles.

[@kazimierzziezio2293]

Forget the allepo & cayenne, add 2- 3 Tbsp of your Harissa sauce to the tomato sauce.

[@seemaprasad6677]

That is what I do. I always separate the whites and yolk. Put the whites in, put some cheese on it. Let it cook and when it sets a bit I add in the yolks.

[@Mimi90353]

Looking forwards to this! ❤

[@CrispyGFX]

My favorite dish of all time. Thanks chef John.

[@hihowareyou6629]

One of the greatest foods in the world..

[@misterx3188]

Shouldn't we avoid acidic sauces in cast iron pans?

[@Exquisite_slurper_of_milk]

If I wasn’t wrong, they should only be avoided in the first seasonings

[@misterx3188]

@@Exquisite_slurper_of_milk Hmmm...ok.

[@KingRubex]

Amazing! Thank you

[@aviron2000]

I've been eating this all my life, respect for a decent recipe all and all 👏

[@Mirpurmad]

best Sunday dish for me. thanks so much for sharing. I agree . bread is must to enjoy this

[@leowatkins1518]

The most performed Enjoy ever in this one, a real treat.

[@MrPootzen]

Looks simple and tasty, making two of these for brunch tomorrow. Thanks Chef John!

[@seth561]

Beautiful, I usually swap the mushrooms for chickpeas but shakshuka is a perfect light meal that satisfies. Definitely going in the rotation

[@jimmyfahringer5588]

This made me remember that your shakshuka video is the reason I add a blend of cumin, paprika, tumeric, and black pepper to so many things. Now I'm literally subscribed to turmeric deliveries on Amazon (in addition to being subscribed to your channel, obviously). Also, I tell people that shakshuka is my best dish and that I learned it from you.

[@yaryaaro]

Just made it. Easy and delicious

[@minabeanwaid]

Wow, you read my mind. Thanks dad, love you.

[@jans724]

This looks really good! Will do this!

[@terryt.1643]

I just had some Welsh Rabbit for one for supper, now thinking about Shakshuska for breakfast… I will give this a try! Thanks, Chef John. 🥰👍👍

[@rmendoza720]

The original shakshuka video has become a staple in my house for dinners at least two to three times a month.

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

This looks incredible!

[@theinvisibleartists4444]

I love this channel I love these videos!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@adventurecreations3214]

Excellent. I'll look forward to this

[@Snooty-Pookie]

This was my go-to breakfast when I was in college. Cheap and delicious!

[@ajchapeliere]

Jarred pasta sauce also makes a good shakshuka if you want to sneak in some extra flavor. This is in my top 5 brinner options for sure. Also, if you happen to read this, thanks for the homemade cheese videos. I rarely go through a gallon of milk or a pint of cream fast enough, so turning some of it into ricotta and then putting that in an easy lasagna is really /really/ satisfying.

[@panama-canada]

Love your small spoon.

[@irinadalah9089]

you are a wonder, chef john! never change! I love the idea of the mushroom slices - I never had that. only one idea: in Israel, there's all kinds of eateries (from cafe chains to food trucks) who serve shakshuka. they always cook it covered - it gets all the white cooked, even if you want the yolk runny. And I agree with you, if the yolk isn't runny, the egg is not worth eating 🤭 and one last idea: you can serve the shakshuka with kalamate black olives, additional cubed feta and thina - on the side, in small bowls. yummy!! and if you're after a challenge, look up green shakshuka, and white one. I do believe they're just inventions of posh israeli restaurants, that try to be more plebeian 😈

[@Pazaluz]

Boy o boy that looks delicious, I've made this a couple of times and it's so good, cheap, quick. It's a 10.

[@kimmetcalfe5686]

I love your menus aka dishes

[@MissVitticeps]

I have been growing Anaheim peppers for 4 years and they are the greatest for flavour and mild heat.

[@gen81465]

You can never have too many mushrooms... unless you're allergic to them, like me; in which case, the saying would be, "You can never have too much anaphylactic shaka-shuka-shake-a-shocka." Other than that, it's a great recipe.

[@phoenixr6811]

This is wonderful, I look forward anymore one dish recipes you will make 😊😋

[@blacklight4720]

Excellent.