Zaalouk – Dollar Morocco
While Moroccan main courses are quite popular around the world, Moroccan appetizers are relatively unknown. However, Moroccan cuisine has many to offer. Discover zaalouk, for example, and consider renting a car in Morocco to enjoy it at a restaurant during your stay.
Gastronomic culture is very important in Morocco. Moroccans spend several hours cooking and also devote a lot of time to meals. These always begin with a starter or a selection of starters, which very often includes zaalouk. This traditional Moroccan dish is a kind of eggplant caviar.
A salad to share
Zaalouk is a cooked salad made with eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, chili pepper, salt, and pepper. The recipe is easy but a little time-consuming because the eggplant pieces have to be grilled first.
Zaalouk is often served as a starter, with other cold or warm salads and Moroccan bread, but it can also accompany grilled meats or the main course. It is a convivial dish to be shared with the whole table, like tapenade.
Dollar Morocco's tip: rent an automatic car to go and eat zaalouk in a Moroccan restaurant.
Practical information
Zaalouk is a kind of Moroccan eggplant caviar. It is a cooked salad that is served as a starter but can also accompany the main course. During your stay in Morocco, consider renting a car to easily get to a local restaurant where you can try zaalouk.
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