Breakfast: شكشوكة (Shakshouka) – Spiced Tomato and Egg Skillet

Breakfast شكشوكة (Shakshouka) is a vibrant skillet of poached eggs in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce. Though popular across the Middle East and North Africa, Qatar has embraced it with local twists like adding cumin, chili, or even lamb sausage. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll learn how to perfect the balance between runny yolks and rich sauce.

Shakshouka’s roots trace back to North Africa, but it became a Qatari favorite through cultural exchange and migration. The Qatari proverb “البيض ما يتقشر إلا بعد ما ينطبخ” (“You can’t peel an egg until it’s cooked”) speaks to patience—just like waiting for the perfect poach. At MUNCH CLASSES, you’ll explore how this dish became a modern breakfast essential in Doha cafés and homes alike