№020Street Food
Zaalouk Baguette
A classic Moroccan cooked salad of smoky roasted eggplants and ripe tomatoes simmered with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, and fresh herbs, spread warm inside a crusty baguette.
Ingredients
What you’ll need
- 1 large eggplant (1 lb)
- 3 large tomatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 baguette
Method
How it comes together
- 1
Roast: Roast eggplant whole at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes until soft. Peel and chop.
- 2
Sauce: Sauté tomatoes, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and herbs in olive oil over medium-high (350°F / 175°C) for 10 minutes until soft.
- 3
Mash & Cook: Add eggplant. Mash with a potato masher. Simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes until thick. Stir in lemon juice.
- 4
Assemble: Spread warm inside a sliced, toasted baguette.
Accuracy note
Zaalouk should be concentrated, not watery. Charred eggplant gives a smokier regional variation; boiling or roasting is also traditional.
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