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