New Nordic Şakşuka

Ingredients

While the original Turkish Şakşuka is typically cooked in olive oil and served as a warm dish, this New Nordic adaptation focuses on raw and lightly pickled vegetables, showcasing their natural flavors and textures. The dressing incorporates Nordic ingredients like dill and lingonberries, giving the dish a unique Scandinavian touch. We alse have the original recipe for Şakşuka, so you can check it out.

• 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30ml) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon lingonberry jam (15g) 1 tablespoon lingonberry jam (15g)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin rapeseed oil (30ml) 2 tablespoons extra virgin rapeseed oil (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories: 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat: 7g (Saturated Fat: 1g)
• Carbohydrates: 14g (Sugars: 9g)
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper.
2. 2.
   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, lingonberry jam, rapeseed oil, fresh dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. 3.
   Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
4. 4.
   Let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. 5.
   Serve chilled and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Tomatoes — Choose ripe and juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
• Cucumber — Use fresh and crisp cucumbers for a refreshing taste.
• Red onion — Soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow its sharpness.
• Lingonberry jam — If lingonberry jam is not available, you can substitute it with cranberry jam or raspberry jam.
• Fresh dill — Make sure to chop the dill just before using to retain its vibrant flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• For added crunch, you can sprinkle some toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds on top of the Şakşuka.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of lingonberry jam and dill according to your taste preferences.
• Serve the New Nordic Şakşuka as a side dish or as a light lunch with some crusty Nordic bread.

Serving advice

Serve the New Nordic Şakşuka chilled as a refreshing appetizer or as a side dish to complement a Nordic-inspired meal. Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill for an extra touch of elegance.

Presentation advice

Arrange the colorful slices of tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers in a circular pattern on a serving platter. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and sprinkle some chopped dill on top for a vibrant and visually appealing presentation.