Name: Authentic Ojja Merguez Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 Merguez sausages (approx. 400g), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat); 1 can (28 oz / 800g) crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4-6 large eggs; 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish); Crusty bread (like baguette or khobz), for serving

Ojja Merguez Algeria

A spicy tomato and egg stew with merguez sausages, similar to Shakshouka but with sausage.

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