# Zaalouk

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{{short description|Moroccan dish}}
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'''Zaalouk''' or '''zalouk'''<ref name="The Des Moines Register - 23 April 2015 - Little Morocco wows with pop-up dinner">{{cite news|url=http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2015/04/20/datebook-diner-little-morocco-pop-dinner/25947129/|title=Little Morocco wows with pop-up dinner|last=Acevedo|first=C.|date=23 April 2015|work=[The Des Moines Register](/source/The_Des_Moines_Register)|access-date=15 May 2015}}</ref> ([Berber](/source/Berber_languages): ⵣⴰⵄⵍⵓⴽ {{langx|ary|زعلوك|zaʿlūk}}) is a Moroccan salad of cooked [eggplant](/source/eggplant)s and [tomato](/source/tomato)es.<ref name="Toronto Star - 27 February 2009 -Zaalouk (Moroccan eggplant salad)">{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/recipes/2009/02/27/zaalouk_moroccan_eggplant_salad.html|title=Zaalouk (Moroccan eggplant salad)|last=Sampson|first=Susan|date=February 27, 2009|work=[Toronto Star](/source/Toronto_Star)|access-date=10 May 2015}}</ref> After being grilled, the eggplant is combined with the tomatoes and seasoned with spices and garlic.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ottolenghi |first1=Yotam |author1-link=Yotam Ottolenghi |title=Zaalouk With Tahini Recipe |url=https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024141-zaalouk-with-tahini |access-date=15 September 2025 |work=NYT Cooking |date=12 Oct 2023}}</ref>

Renowned American food writer [Paula Wolfert](/source/Paula_Wolfert), winner of multiple cookbook awards, described it as "one of the best of all cooked Moroccan salads".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-10-17 |title=Eggplant zaalouk |url=https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipe/mains/eggplant-zaalouk-11230/ |access-date=2025-09-02 |website=Gourmet Traveller |language=en-AU}}</ref>

==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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=زعلوك بالبادنجان |url=https://choumicha.ma/ar/recette/464-%D8%B2%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%88%D9%83-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%86.html |access-date=2025-09-01 |website=choumicha.ma |language=fr-fr}}</ref> 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](/source/Baba_ghanoush)
* [Taktouka](/source/Taktouka)

==References==
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{{eggplant dishes}}
{{Cuisine of Morocco}}

Category:Eggplant dishes
Category:Moroccan cuisine
Category:Arab cuisine
Category:Hors d'oeuvres
Category:Vegetarian cuisine

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