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Chermoula Paste (Moroccan Chermoula Sauce) Recipe

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Chermoula Paste is a vibrant and aromatic Moroccan sauce made from fresh herbs and spices blended into a flavorful paste. Traditionally used to marinate fish, chicken, or vegetables, this versatile sauce adds a zesty and smoky punch to your dishes with ingredients like parsley, cilantro, smoked paprika, garlic, and lemon juice. It’s simple to make in a blender and can be customized to suit various recipes, from marinades to salad dressings.

Ingredients

Herbs

  • 1 cup parsley
  • 2 cups cilantro

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Others

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all fresh herbs, spices, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil as specified in the ingredients list.
  2. Add Ingredients to Blender: Place parsley, cilantro, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, black pepper, turmeric powder, salt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into a small personal blender.
  3. Blend the Mixture: Blend the ingredients until the mixture is coarse and well combined, ensuring the herbs are finely chopped but still textured.
  4. Adjust Consistency: If the paste is too thick, add more olive oil a little at a time and blend again until you reach desired consistency.
  5. Serve or Store: Use immediately as a marinade or sauce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 12 servings; one serving is approximately one tablespoon.
  • Each serving contains roughly 1 gram of net carbohydrates.
  • Chermoula can be mixed into mayonnaise or sour cream to create a quick and flavorful sauce for fish or chicken.
  • Variations include adding sour cream, fresh coriander, red chili, sweet paprika, or coriander seed to customize the flavor.
  • To use as a salad dressing, add additional olive oil to achieve a thinner, runnier consistency.
  • Use fresh and high-quality herbs and spices to maximize flavor and aroma.

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