Moroccan cuisine · Vegetable Dishes

Taktouka

Stewed peppers with tomatoes, garlic and cumin – smoky-sweet mezze from the north.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 4 green peppers (or mixed)
• 5 tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1.5 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• 5 tbsp olive oil
• Salt
• 1 pinch chili powder

Instructions

1. Roast the peppers all over under the oven broiler until blackened, let steam covered, then peel and cut into strips.
2. Grate or finely dice the tomatoes.
3. Sauté the chopped garlic in the olive oil, add the tomatoes and spices.
4. Cook down uncovered for 10 min, until the sauce is thick.
5. Add the pepper strips and braise for another 10 min, mashing roughly – taktouka is half dip, half salad.
6. Season with salt and serve lukewarm with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.