Chakchouka — spicy aubergine caviar

Thala spicy aubergine caviar is the cannery's aubergine chakchouka in a small jar. The aubergines are grilled over a wood fire in the village of Thala Bouzrou, Kabylia, then prepared by hand following a traditional Kabyle recipe. The smoky taste is pronounced and the chilli brings clear heat. Like the whole Thala range, it is made without additives or preservatives, from seasonal vegetables grown locally.

The small format suits single servings or a first trial purchase. Shoppers use it as a spread with drinks, as a starter with bread, or as a condiment to lift grilled meat, a sandwich or a rice dish. It is finished in one or two sittings, with no leftovers to manage.

Why list it

• A small trial format, suited to convenience stores and discovery baskets.
• The same wood-fired artisanal recipe as the larger Thala jars.
• Works at the end of an aisle or by the till as an impulse buy.
• Target: one- and two-person households, fans of spicy food.
• Complements the sweet chakchouka and Berber harissa from the same brand.

Serving tips

Serve cold on toasted bread with a drizzle of olive oil, or hot with eggs. On the shelf, put the small jar next to harissa and North African spreads, at hand height. Once opened, keep refrigerated.