shakshuka

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Pronunciations

shakshuka (shahk-SHOO-kuh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A North-African dish of eggs poached in a spiced tomato sauce, often with bell pepper or other vegetables.

Example Sentences

  • "Probably the most popular egg dish in Israel is shakshuka, one of those onomatopoeic Hebrew and North African words, meaning 'all mixed up.'" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew
  • Arabic / Judeo-Arabic

Etymology

  • A شَكْشُوكَة šakšūka meaning 'to mix together' > MH שקשוקה

      • Who Uses This

      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there
      • North African: Jews with ancestry in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, or Egypt

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      shakshouka

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