Moroccan Zaalouk with Eggplant and Tomato
A Moroccan cooked salad of eggplant, tomato, and spices, with a rustic texture and a touch of lemon. Serve it hot, warm, or cold.
Zaalouk combines eggplant and tomato cooked until very tender, then mashed without turning them into a smooth purée. Preparation takes about 15 minutes and cooking about 35; these times are estimates. Serve it as a starter or side, with bread if you like.
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Method
- 01
Prepare the ingredients
Peel and dice the eggplant. Cut the tomatoes into large dice; peel and crush the garlic, and chop the cilantro.
Ready to continue when: The eggplant and tomatoes are cut, and the garlic and cilantro are prepared.
15 min - 02
Cook the vegetables
Put the eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, cilantro, cumin, paprika, salt, and water in a saucepan. Stir, cover, and cook over medium heat until gently simmering. Lower the heat and cook covered for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it dries out or starts to stick, add a little water.
Ready to continue when: The eggplant is very tender and the tomatoes have partly broken down into a juicy mixture.
25 min - 03
Mash and season
Mash the vegetables with a wooden spoon until thick but still textured. Stir in the tomato paste and lemon juice.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is thick with some pieces remaining, and the tomato paste and lemon are incorporated.
- 04
Finish cooking
Cook uncovered for about 10 more minutes, stirring to blend the flavors. Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
Ready to continue when: The zaalouk is thick and hot, with the flavors well combined.
10 min
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