Sundown and Supper:
The Sousi's Bagels Edition
March 18, 2025
For the final edition of “Sundown & Supper”, a Ramadan 25 exclusive editorial of recipes, in collaboration with some of our favorite local chefs, we're featuring a Shakshouka Bagel recipe, perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner by crowd favorite @sousisbagels, a brand that took Cairo by storm with her post-modern bagel flavors and homey social media content.
Be sure to follow the recipe for a nostalgic and flavorful hit.
Ingredients:
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Sousi’s Plain Bagel
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2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
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1 Red Bell Peppers
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1 Medium Onion
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2 Garlic Cloves (Chopped)
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2 Teaspoons Paprika
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½ Teaspoon Cumin
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½ Teaspoon Coriander
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¼ Teaspoon Chili Powder
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½ Cup Tomato Sauce
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2 Fresh Medium Tomatoes (Cut)
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Eggs
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Salt & Pepper to taste
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Fresh Cilantro & Parsley for Garnish
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​​Method:
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Heat olive oil on medium heat in a pan.
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Add the chopped bell pepper and onion, and cook for 5 mins or until the onion becomes translucent.
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Add garlic and spices and cook for another minute.
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Pour tomato sauce, and add some fresh tomatoes; mash the tomatoes into the sauce with a spoon or fork
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Add salt and pepper to taste, cover and bring the sauce to a light simmer for 7-10 mins, uncover and cook a few more minutes to allow the mixture to thicken.
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Slice plain bagel, and add butter or olive oil into the pan
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Place the bagel halves facing down to crisp the interior, flip them over, and then add the tomato sauce
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Place a stainless steel egg ring around both bagels, crack the egg in the hole (make sure not to crack egg yolks),
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cook on low, cover the pan so eggs can cook evenly, or place in the oven.
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Remove when egg whites are fully cooked and while egg yolks are half cooked, half runny.
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Garnish with chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.​​
