Zaalouk — Moroccan Spiced Aubergine Dip

Zaalouk is a smoky, garlicky aubergine salad served warm or cold — perfect as a side dish or part of a mezze spread. A must-know for Moroccan food lovers!

Ingredients:

• 2 large aubergines (eggplants), cubed

• 2 tomatoes, grated

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• Juice of half a lemon

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander, chopped

Steps:

1. Steam or boil aubergines until soft, drain well.

2. Heat olive oil, add garlic and tomatoes, cook down into a sauce.

3. Add aubergines and mash gently into the tomato base.

4. Stir in spices, salt, and cook until thickened (about 10 mins).

5. Finish with lemon juice and coriander.

   
   

Tips:

Tastes even better the next day. Serve with crusty bread or alongside grilled meat.