Zaaluk Eggplant and Zucchini Salad
4 servings
40 minutes
Za'aluk is a traditional Moroccan salad that embodies the spirit of Mediterranean cuisine. Its roots go back to ancient times when vegetables were stewed with aromatic spices, creating rich and deep flavor combinations. The dish is based on eggplants and zucchinis gently stewed with garlic, red pepper, and tomatoes, acquiring a velvety texture and rich taste. Sweet peppers sautéed in vegetable oil add a light caramel note, while lemon wedges refresh the flavor palette. Za'aluk is perfect as a standalone dish or side, pairing wonderfully with bread and meat dishes.
1
Cut the eggplants and zucchini into small pieces, soak them in cold salted water, and cook, adding salt, ground red pepper, and garlic.
- Eggplants: 3 pieces
- Zucchini: 3 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground red pepper: to taste
- Garlic: 2 cloves
2
Peel the tomatoes, cut them in half, and remove the seeds. Add them to the eggplants and zucchini.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
3
Clean the sweet pepper from seeds and fry it in vegetable oil. Add to the vegetables and simmer until the liquid is completely evaporated.
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
4
Serve the salad chilled with lemon wedges.
- Lemon: 1 piece