Zaalouk is a classic Moroccan salad made with grilled eggplant and tomatoes, often served as an appetizer or side dish. Flavored with garlic, cumin, paprika, and lemon, this salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. It is naturally gluten-free and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Zaalouk (Moroccan eggplant salad)

Morocco

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Preparation time 10 mins Cooking time 45 mins Total time 55 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 large eggplants

• 3 ripe tomatoes

• 3 cloves of garlic

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• 3 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1 Juice of half a lemon

• Salt and pepper

• Chopped fresh coriander for garnish

Preparation

1. Grill the eggplants:
2. Grill the whole eggplants over a fire or in the oven until the skin is blackened and the flesh is tender. Then peel them and chop the flesh.
3. Prepare the tomato sauce:
4. Peel and seed the tomatoes, then dice them. In a pan, heat the olive oil, add the minced garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Then add the tomatoes and simmer until they have reduced significantly.
5. Add the eggplants and spices:
6. Add the chopped eggplant to the tomatoes, then stir in the cumin, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the lemon juice:
8. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot or cold.

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