Moroccan · salad
Zaalouk
Zaalouk reads citrus 5.8, sourness 5.4 and richness 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Moroccan salad, about 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 5.8 · Sourness 5.4 · Richness 4.2 · Allium 4.0 · Herbaceous 3.7 · Earthy 2.9 · Heat 2.8 · Salinity 2.8 · Sweetness 2.6 · Fruity 2.3 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Umami 2.1 · Bitterness 1.5 · Nutty 1.3 · Floral 1.2
What's in it (11)
- 2 large eggplant
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Time & effort: about 15 min · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 27.8 kcal, 1.1 g protein, 0.6 g fat, 5.3 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Roast or boil eggplant until soft, then chop roughly.
- Cook tomatoes with garlic and spices in olive oil until they break down into a thick sauce.
- Add the eggplant and continue cooking, mashing the mixture together until almost smooth.
- Finish with fresh herbs and lemon juice and serve at room temperature.
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- Moroccan Tomato Soup — Moroccan
- Harissa — Moroccan
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- Moroccan Raw Carrot Salad — Moroccan
- Azifa (Green Lentil Salad) — Ethiopian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.