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Zaalouk (Eggplant Salad)

Fez — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh

A delicious, crunchy and flavorful eggplant salad, typical of the city of Fez in Morocco.

⏱️ 15 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggplants, cut into cubes
  • 2 tomatoes, cut into cubes
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Method

  1. Cut the eggplants into cubes and salt them for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a pan, sauté the red onion in a bit of olive oil.
  3. Add the eggplants and tomatoes, stirring well.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, white wine vinegar, and sugar, stirring well.
  5. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. At the end, add the green onion, mint, and cumin, stirring well.
  7. Let it cool before serving.

The story

Zaalouk is a traditional dish from Fez that dates back to ancient times, when eggplants were an important part of the local diet.

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