Taktouka

The Taktouka (Arabic: طقطوقة‎) is a traditional Moroccan salad composed of tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, toasted paprika and olive oil.[1]

Overview

The Taktouka salad is a fresh salad composed of fresh vegetables like tomatoes, onions with paprika, but also peppers, and lemon if liked.[2] The salad can be prepared by grinding all the ingredients together, or by cutting them in small pieces. The salad is consumed during all seasons of the year. It is prepared in a form of a Mezze, together with other dishes. The salad can be served semi-warm or as a cold dish.[3] Dishes you can pair this salad with are tajines and chermoula dishes. It is consumed during special occasions, but also on a daily basis. It serves as a side dish, not a main dish.

Etymologie

The word "Taktouka" (Arabic:طقطوقة) is derived from "taktak" (Arabic:طقطق) which means "to grind" in Arabic.

See also

References
  1. "Taktouka Is a Zesty Moroccan Dip of Tomatoes and Roasted Peppers". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  2. The Art of Eating In: How I Learned to Stop Spending and Love the Stove Door Cathy Erway
  3. Brick Brannigan is Knee-Deep in Peril! Door Eric Bonkowski


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