Eggs for Carrie Mathison
If Carrie Mathison, the flawed anti-Jack Bauer protagonist of Homeland wandered into my home, we would eat Shakshouka together while I broke the news that she was right about Brody. As far as I know, the CIA hasn't yet dispatched Carrie to North Africa, where this dish originates, but hey, I just learned that Julia Child once served as an officer in the OSS (predecessor to the CIA).
Shakshouka, or poached eggs in peppery tomato sauce, is one spin on a global phenomenon that includes huevos rancheros (Mexico) and menemen (Turkey). This version is my favorite. Its heat and bold flavors suit Carrie's wide-eyed intensity. Savor it family-style, with bread to mop up oils and juices. Will Carrie ever be redeemed?
Shakshouka Recipe
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Nothing like a homemade shakshouka, which by the way should be really spicy (hot). Is this Israeli food week? Shakshouka and pita? I should make this for breakfast next weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou should! It's so easy. I guess it was Israeli food week! Xo
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