Shakshuka for One | Food Wishes 

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

The return of the Freakishly Small Wooden Spooooon!

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.

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

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

THE RETURN OF THE FREAKISHLY SMALL WOODEN SPOON

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.

The next best thing to eating shakshuka is saying shakshuka.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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😅

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

Shakshouka is a wonderful dish. Highly recommended.

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

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

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.

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

More Middle Eastern recipes please.❤

Looks so hearty and delicious. Also "Shakshuka for One" sounds like it could be the title of a trendy romance book. - After her fiancé breaks up with her just two week before their wedding, Lindsay Scott decides to still go on their honeymoon by herself to Morocco. Staying in a luxury bohemian styled hotel by herself, her days are dull and repetitive, lying in bed for most of it and living off room service for every meal. But soon she realizes that the man who's delivering her meals.. is filling her with more than just food. A New York Time best seller, and described by book reviewer Jack Edwards as "A warm dive into finding hope and love in places you didn't know was possible, and a celebration of cross cultural acceptance." "Shakshuka for One", now available at Barnes and Noble. -

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

My food wishes came true

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

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

does cast iron works nice with acidity in the tomatoes?

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

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.

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.

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

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

My god. Over 4m followers!? Remember when he had like a thousand. Good for him

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.

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

Instead of bread, serving the shakshuka over a bowl of rice is another good option.

Shakshuka is delicious anytime of day ! 😋

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

I've never had mushrooms in my shakshuka before, I'll have to give it a try!

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.

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!

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

Here are a few tips for a much better Shakshuka: 1. You have to really sear (almost burn) the onions and peppers before adding the tomatoes. That's absolutely crucial if you want to get an authentic Shakshuka flavor. 2. Use either chopped fresh tomatoes or canned whole peeled tomatoes for the sauce. You want those fresh bits of tomato in the sauce for better texture, it shouldn't be too smooth. 3. Break the eggs directly over the sauce, do not make a well for the egg. That way, small pieces of the egg whites will incorporate into the sauce, making it much better. 4. Finish your Shakshuka with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top. It really adds to the flavour. 5. Do not put any mushrooms in your Shakshuka, ever!

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

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 💞

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

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

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

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.

Yay! Recipes for the single folks!❤

I always add a pinch of cayenne for you, and my father is always complaining that after eating his but hurt from spice xD maybe it's more than one pinch....

Mushrooms definitely don't belong there, but if you're going to add them- first let the peppers and onion get fried and only then add them. Also too much tomato paste and water. That's kind of weird.

Wouildn't that just make the most glorious spaghetti sauce? (No egg, obviously)

I’m thinking a pork chili verde shakshuka would be great for an eclipse brunch in April

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!!

This is cool because the first video I would make too much and if I chose to eat it all day I wanted that egg to be fresh so I would just make one egg in the big pan save it reheated add another egg when I wanted to eat it later but this is cool.

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.

Looking forwards to this! ❤

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

I know what om making the hubby for breakfast tomotrow

It's also nice to make one bigger pot of shakshuka vegetables and use it in smaller portions for a couple of days. Just bring it to a simmer, put on the egg and wait :) It could be done in less than 10 minutes and you have a perfect breakfast every day!

If you were to plonk it over boiled rice instead, would that be sacrilege?

You shouldn't cook acidic foods like tomatoes in cast iron. It will erode the seasoning and leave a metallic taste in dishes over time

I feel like its been a while since freakishly small wooden spoon has made an appearance -- nice to see the little guy :)

The freakishly small wooden spoon makes its triumphant return!!

Wait. Why do you talk like this? Your vid is unwatchable.

I want this NOW! Joe from Germany

Love your small spoon.

Shakshuka is my all time favorite breakfast at any meal meal, but cooking for one is a pain. Great idea.

I make something like this with leftover pasta sauce, and I like goat cheese instead of feta!

What are good replacements for mushrooms?

I'm familiar with the version of this called "Menemen". Always eat it with bread scraping up the goodness from the pan.

If you're using canned tomatoes, a pinch of sugar may help the acidity balance.

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!!❤😊😊😊🎉

It looks good and all.. but between just the olive oil used and the bread, you've probably got all the breakfast calories you need. I suppose the rest is fiber and vitamins, so mayswell eat the whole thing I guess.

A runny yolk does have a superior flavour :-)

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.

You're a hero Chef John. Love your work

You are the Attila the Hun of your Shakshuka for One!

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

just another reason why I wish you were my next door neighbor

Tomatoes dominate the flavor, instead I like to use a 10oz can of Hot Dog Chili diluted with a little water because taste is less tomato domination.

Never put a tomato dish in your seasoned cast iron skillet. It will rip the nonstick/seasoning from it. The acid in the tomato is not good...

Wouldn't cooking something this acidic in a cast-iron pan destroy the seasoning?

Always wanted to make a kind of shakshuka with tikka masala sauce

- Been making a version of this for years and did not know the name. Now I know.

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

One of the greatest foods in the world..

still waiting for my Chef John body pillow