Ajlouk Qura'a (Zucchini Ajlouk)

Method11 steps · about 40 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Peel the zucchini (5), by alternating stripes of unpeeled skin.

   Uses 5 zucchini

2. 2

   Step 2: Cut in half, place in a large saucepan and cover with salted boiling water.

   Uses peeled zucchini · Salt

3. 3

   Step 3: Cook covered for about 20 minutes over medium-high heat.

   Cook zucchini · 20 minUses zucchini in cooking water

4. 4

   Step 4: Halfway through cooking, add 2 cloves of garlic, halved and the red bell pepper (1). You can also steam everything.

   Uses 2 cloves garlic, halved · 1 small red bell pepper (cut in half and seeded)

5. 5

   Step 5: Drain well in a colander to extract all the water.

   Uses cooked zucchini, garlic and pepper

6. 6

   Step 6: If needed, squeeze the zucchini lightly by hand to get rid of their water.

   Uses drained zucchini

7. 7

   Step 7: Remove the skin of the red bell pepper.

   Uses cooked red bell pepper

8. 8

   Step 8: In a salad bowl, mash the zucchini, garlic and pepper with a fork or with the help of a potato masher.

   Uses drained zucchini · cooked garlic · peeled cooked pepper

9. 9

   Step 9: Squeeze the remaining garlic cloves (2) and add them.

   Uses 2 remaining garlic cloves

10. 10

    Step 10: Add lemon juice, salt, harissa (1 tablespoon), paprika (1 teaspoon), caraway (½ teaspoon), coriander (1 tablespoon) and olive oil (4 tablespoons). Mix well and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

    Uses juice of 1 lemon · Salt · 1 tablespoon harissa · 1 teaspoon paprika · ½ teaspoon ground caraway · 1 tablespoon ground coriander · 4 tablespoons olive oil

11. 11

    Step 11: Serve cold or at room temperature.

    Uses seasoned zucchini ajlouk