World Flavors Cookbook

Zaalouk (Eggplant & Tomato Salad)

A warm and smoky Moroccan salad made of roasted eggplants and tomatoes, seasoned with cumin and paprika.

Cuisine: Morocco

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants
• 3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp cumin
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Fresh cilantro and parsley

Instructions

1. Roast or boil eggplants until soft. Peel and mash.
2. Cook tomatoes and garlic in olive oil until a sauce forms.
3. Add the mashed eggplant and spices. Sauté until the liquid evaporates.
4. Stir in fresh herbs and a final drizzle of olive oil.
5. Serve warm or cold with crusty bread.