🇲🇦 Morocco · Food
Mechouia (Roasted Pepper Salad)
By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
🇲🇦 MAA flavorful, smoky salad made from roasted peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants, finely chopped and seasoned with olive oil and aromatic spices. It is a quintessential Moroccan summer starter.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Roast 3 eggplants and 2 red peppers under a broiler until the skins are charred and blistered.
- 2
Place the vegetables in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes to steam and soften the skins.
- 3
Peel off all charred skin, remove seeds, and finely chop the roasted pulp with a knife.
- 4
In a large skillet, sauté 4 minced garlic cloves in 80ml olive oil over low heat for 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the chopped vegetables and 4 grated tomatoes, cooking until the moisture evaporates, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Stir in 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp salt, mixing well to combine flavors.
- 7
Remove from heat and stir in the finely chopped fresh cilantro.
- 8
Serve at room temperature, drizzled with an extra dash of olive oil if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grill the vegetables instead?+
Yes, grilling over an open flame imparts the best smoky flavor and is the traditional way to prepare it.
Should it be a puree?+
No, Mechouia should have texture; chop the vegetables by hand rather than using a food processor.
Is it served hot or cold?+
It is traditionally served at room temperature to allow the full flavor of the olive oil and spices to develop.
Can I add chili peppers?+
Absolutely, adding a charred hot chili pepper adds a beautiful layer of heat to the dish.
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