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Taktouka - Charred Pepper and Tomato Salad

A smoky cooked salad of charred peppers and tomatoes, seasoned with garlic, cumin, paprika, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature.

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Taktouka is the companion of bread and grilled meats across Morocco. It turns inexpensive peppers and tomatoes into a deep, smoky salad whose flavor depends on fire, patience, and good olive oil.

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This dish is part of the shared national table — you will meet it across Morocco rather than in one region.

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