Chakchouka Mozzarella

A Tunisian Classic, Melted and Made Your Own!

Chakchouka (shakshuka) is one of Tunisia’s most beloved comfort dishes; a humble, deeply flavorful skillet of tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and olive oil that’s been simmering in North African kitchens for generations. Traditionally served with eggs gently poached in the sauce, chakchouka is a celebration of simple ingredients brought to life with heat, spice, and good olive oil. In true DAMYA fashion, we’ve given it a creamy twist: melted mozzarella layered over a rich, harissa-kissed base.

It starts with garlic gently sautéed in Damya Delicate Organic Olive Oil, releasing that unmistakable aroma that signals something good is coming. Add sliced green onion, ripe tomatoes, and bell peppers, season with salt, pepper, and basil, then stir in a spoonful of Damya Harissa for warmth and depth. Let it simmer briefly until the flavors mingle, then top with mozzarella and cover the pan until the cheese melts into the sauce. Finish with fresh parsley and thin slices of raw onion for brightness.

Serve it straight from the skillet with crusty bread to scoop every last bite. It’s bold, comforting, and rooted in Tunisian tradition; the kind of dish that turns everyday ingredients into something worth gathering around.

🍅 The Recipe: Chakchouka Mozzarella

🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Damya Delicate Organic Olive Oil 

• 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  

• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  

• 3–4 ripe tomatoes, diced
  

• 1 bell pepper, diced
  

• 1–2 tsp Damya Harissa (adjust to taste and heat level preference)
  

• Salt and black pepper to taste
  

• Fresh basil, chopped
  

• 1 ball fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
  

• Fresh parsley for garnish
  
  

👩🍳 Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic in Damya Delicate Olive Oil over medium heat until fragrant.
   
   

2. Add the green onion, tomatoes, and bell pepper. Cook until softened and slightly reduced.
   
   

3. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Stir in Damya Harissa and let simmer briefly to allow the flavors to meld.
   
   

4. Top with mozzarella, cover the pan, and cook until the cheese is fully melted and luscious.
   
   

5. Garnish with fresh parsley and a few slices of raw onion before serving.
   
   

🥖 Serving Tip:

Serve straight from the skillet with warm, crusty bread for dipping. It’s bold, saucy, and deeply comforting—a Tunisian-inspired dish that brings everyone to the table.

Try it out tonight and be sure to share your Chakchouka creation with @tastedamya on instagram! 

XX From Tunisia, with Flavor!