---
title: Zaalouk (Smoky Eggplant Salad)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/zaalouk
---

Gather @tomato{400%g}, @ground cumin{1%tsp} and @fresh cilantro{3%tbsp}.

Char the whole eggplants directly over a gas flame or under a hot grill, turning, until blackened all over and collapsing, about 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Let them cool slightly, then peel away the burnt skin and roughly chop the flesh.

Warm the @olive oil{5%tbsp} in a frying pan and cook the @garlic{4%clove}, cumin and @paprika{1%tsp} for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the tomatoes and simmer 8 minutes until they break down into a thick sauce. ~{8%minutes}

Stir in the @eggplant{700%g} and cook 10 minutes more, mashing with the spoon, until the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape on bread. ~{10%minutes}

Season with @salt{} and @lemon{0.5} juice, fold in the cilantro and serve warm or at room temperature with a final thread of olive oil.