Moroccan Zaalouk ~ الزعلوك المغربي 🇲🇦
For authenticity I added my own flavors and made it my own (pomegranate molasses and Aleppo pepper) which is not required and you can do with out
Ingredients:
2 medium globe eggplant
2 sweet red pepper (long variety)
1 jalapeno
Whole head of garlic, peeled
Olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 tsp pepper paste, heaping
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper (optional)
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tbs pomegranate molasses (my own addition)
A handful chopped fresh cilantro
*start by roasting the vegetables under the broiler, put a few slits in the eggplant with a knife and place the garlic in a foil parcel after drizzling with some oil. Let cool covered before peeling
*with a knife mince all the roasted vegetables separately to your liking. Some people like it rough some like it fine totally your call
*in a 10 inch pan drizzle enough olive oil to cover the pan add the shallots and cook for 30 seconds add the tomatoes and cook on medium heat until softened add the pepper paste and stir in, add the listed spices and stir well until fragrant
*add your roasted vegetables to the pan and stir well add the lemon juice and molasses and stir well, adjust your salt if needed stir in the cilantro cook for 10 seconds.
*enjoy hot or cold with bread
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