Zaalouk

Zaalouk or zalouk^[1] (Berber: ⵣⴰⵄⵍⵓⴽ Moroccan Arabic: زعلوك, romanized: zaʿlūk) is a Moroccan salad of cooked eggplants and tomatoes.^[2] After being grilled, the eggplant is combined with the tomatoes and seasoned with spices and garlic.^[3]

Zaalook

renowned American food writer Paula Wolfert, winner of multiple cookbook awards, described it as "one of the best of all cooked Moroccan salads".^[4]

Ingredients and Preparation Method

Ingredients for Fried Zaalouk

· 4 eggplants, sliced into rounds and fried

· 2 tomatoes, peeled and diced

· 1 garlic clove

· Sweet and hot peppers

· Cilantro and parsley

· Cumin and salt

· Olive oil

· A small amount of vinegar

Method

In a pan over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and spices, stirring occasionally until a thick sauce forms. Add the fried eggplant slices and stir with the other ingredients. Leave to cook for 3 minutes before adding the cilantro and parsley.^[5] Zaalouk is served warm, cold, or hot, according to preference, and can be stored in the refrigerator for an extended period.

See also

• Baba ghanoush
• Taktouka