Tuesday, January 2, 2007

Shakshuka

The final evening of my journey, I dined at a restaurant known for a Sephardic specialty, Shakshuka. Served piping hot in a fry pan, Shakshuka is a steaming mixture of stewed tomatoes, onion, and sunny-side up eggs. Paprika and chilis add kick to the dish and pita bread on the side operates as the ideal vessel for pan to gullet delivery.

The Hummus Place, an Israeli-owned mini-chain with an East Village, West Village, and Upper West Side location, serves a wonderful rendition of this delicious-anytime dish.

The Shakshuka is spot on in terms of authenticity and so is the hummus. The only frustration is the pita, which, though it is the best I’ve had in NYC, just doesn’t stand up to true Israeli pita.

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