Zaalouk
Country: Morocco
Zaalouk is a traditional Moroccan dish mainly consisting of eggplant, tomatoes, and roasted peppers. It is prepared by mixing these vegetables with garlic, spices, and olive oil. Zaalouk is considered a healthy and delicious dish, usually served as an appetizer or side dish
Ingredients
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2 Piece
of eggplant
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3 Piece
of Tomato
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1 Piece
of green pepper
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1 Piece
of Chili pepper
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1 Teaspoon
of garlic
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2 Tablespoon
of olive oil
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1 Teaspoon
of Ground cumin
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1 Teaspoon
of Paprika
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1 Teaspoon
of Salt
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1 Tablespoon
of Parsley
Instructions
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1
Cut the eggplant into small cubes, sprinkle them with a little salt, and let them sit for 15 minutes to get rid of excess water. Then, wash and dry them well
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2
Preheat the oven to a high temperature. Place the eggplant and peppers on a baking sheet greased with olive oil and roast them for 20 minutes
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3
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of minced garlic and sauté until it turns golden. Then, add the tomatoes, cut into small cubes, and cook until the liquids evaporate and the mixture thickens
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4
Next, add the roasted eggplant and peppers, after cutting them, to the tomatoes. Then add the spices (salt, cumin, paprika) and mix the ingredients well. Let them cook for 10 minutes. Finally, garnish with chopped parsley
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5
Serve Zaalouk hot or cold as an appetizer or side dish
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Side dish
Main course