as a simp, i will cook you ZAALOUK you and it’s not cause im a people pleaser (recipe below) ⬇️ Here’s how to make it: * 1 eggplant, peeled and cubed * 3 Roma tomatoes, peeled, deseeded, and cored * 4 garlic cloves, smashed * 1/3 cup chopped parsley * 1/4 cup olive oil * 1 tsp coriander * 1/2 tsp cumin seed * 1/2 tsp sannam chili or chili powder * 2 tsp sea salt (to start, add more to taste) * 1/3 cup water * 1 tbsp tomato paste * 1/2 lemon, juiced * olive oil, for garnish * olives, for garnish * lemon, for garnish * parsley, for garnish 1. Begin peeling the eggplant and cubing it, then peeling and deseeding/decoring the tomatoes. This ensures that the usually flavorless center of the tomato is removed. 2. In a pot, add the eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, oil, spices, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, for 10-25 minutes. Stir continuously, allowing the eggplant and tomatoes to mesh together into a dip consistency. 3. Once softened, use a wooden spoon to mash the contents of the pan into a dip consistency. 4. Add tomato paste and lemon juice. Stir and season with salt and pepper. 5. Simmer, uncovered, for another 10 minutes. The dip is ready to be served when it can coat the wooden spoon. 6. Plate. Drizzle olive oil and garnish with olives, lemon wedges, and chopped parsley. 7. Dive in! #zaalouk #moroccanfood #plantbasedrecipes #dips #eggplant