Preparation

When the dining hall closes at 8 PM but your appetite doesn't wake up until midnight, you need allies. This mug shakshuka is that friend who always has your back, transforming a handful of shelf-stable ingredients into something that tastes like you actually tried.

The genius here is the microwave's ability to gently steam an egg while the tomatoes bubble around it, creating that signature shakshuka texture without any stovetop acrobatics.

Instructions

1. Dump the diced tomatoes into your microwave-safe mug, along with the harissa paste and cumin. Stir to combine.
2. Microwave on high for 45 seconds until the mixture is hot and slightly reduced.
3. Make a small well in the center of the tomato mixture and crack the egg directly into it.
4. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute, then check. The whites should be set but the yolk still runny. If needed, continue in 15-second intervals.
5. Top with crumbled feta, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 30 seconds to finish cooking with residual heat.
6. Tear your bread into pieces and dip directly into the mug. No plates, no shame.