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Moroccan taktouka (Flifla)

Published: Apr 8, 2016 · Modified: Dec 23, 2022 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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A delicious authentic roasted bell pepper side dish from Morocco
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Bell peppers are one of this life's pleasures, and roasting makes them even more delicious. This traditional Moroccan side dish pairs very well with any type of grilled meat or burgers.

A plate of food, with Taktouka and vegetables

What you'll need

  • Bell peppers, colorful bell peppers we will need 3.
  • Tomato, to make some sauce.
  • Garlic, as the basic flavor.
  • Olive oil, because it is Moroccan.
  • Cumin, cilantro, paprika and an optional pinch of cayenne pepper for heat.

How to make taktouka (Filifla)

taktouka step by step
  1. Wash the bell peppers and roast - either in the oven, stove top or in your grill. I roasted mine for 40 minutes in 400F oven until blackened and blistered. Let it cool down, then peel and dice.
  2. In a non stick skillet, add the oil then the garlic then saute for a minute.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the roasted peppers and all the spices.
  5. Finally add the cilantro, mix well then reduce heat and simmer for 10 more minutes.
traditional Moroccan food

Moroccan Flifla

I consider Moroccan cuisine to be one of the finest cuisines around the world, it is aromatic and flavorful. If you are not familiar with the Moroccan cuisine, and would like an easy side dish to start exploring the wonderful world of this cuisine, then this recipe is for you. Taktouka is a side dish that is easy to make yet so delicious, can be served warm or cold in hot summer days with some grilled meat, and maybe ... ocean breeze 🌊. Sometimes it's called "Flifla" in the eastern parts of Morocco.

Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria, I wish I've visited that part of north Africa, it is really a shame that I've lived over 30 years in Egypt without visiting these neighboring countries. I had - and still have - a dream since I was a kid, and I still did not fulfill that dream yet. My dream is to roam the world and visit every corner, see the people, how do they live, what do they eat, listening to the languages from around the world, the music .... my dream is getting to know the world I am living in.

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I get so fascinated when I hear people talk around me in a different language, I try to listen, not that I will understand, but really I like hearing different languages and I often catch myself smiling when I hear people talk in different languages, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Japanese, French ..... and this was my second dream, which is learning every language I can... how cool is that 😎.

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Seems that I still have mush learning and traveling to do, so until then, I will simply roam the work through my oven and stove top and today I will get to know the Moroccan culture better through this simple and tasty taktouka. It is said that taktouka is somehow a simple twist to the word shakshouka!!, not sure about that. This recipe is common during the holy month of Ramadan and it is served warm or cold, I've tried it both ways, warm and right out of the fridge and I've found it delicious both ways.

We've had it as a side dish in dinner and as a lunch with some homemade whole wheat crackers - recipe will follow soon, you can also serve with boiled eggs for added protein ... it is really delicious. I hope you'll have some bell peppers to try your hands on this easy Moroccan dish.

A light blue plate with roasted bell peppers.

Moroccan taktouka

A delicious authentic roasted bell pepper side dish from Morocco
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Moroccan
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 3 bell peppers red, yellow and orange
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil.
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed.
  • 3 medium tomatoes diced almost 1.5 cup.
  • 3 Tablespoons cilantro chopped.
  • salt to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika.
  • optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.

Instructions

  • Wash the bell peppers and roast - either in the oven, stove top or in your grill. I roasted mine for 40 minutes in 400F oven until blackened and blistered. Let it cool down, then peel and dice.
  • In a non stick skillet, add the oil then the garlic and saute for a minute.
  • Add diced tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the roasted peppers and all the spices.
  • Finally add the cilantro, mix well then reduce heat and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the fridge then serve.
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  1. Igor @ Cooking The Globe

    June 26, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    This dish looks amazing, Amira! I will surely try it when I'll have some red peppers on hand 🙂

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    • Amira

      June 28, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      It tastes heavenly good Igor, I hope you'll give it a try soon.

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