Chermoula (Arabic: ???????) or charmoula is a marinade and relish used in Algerian, Libyan, Moroccan and Tunisian cooking. It is traditionally used to flavor fish or seafood, but it can be used on other meats or vegetables.
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Ingredients
Common ingredients include garlic, cumin, coriander, oil, lemon juice, and salt. Regional variations may also include pickled lemons, onion, ground chili peppers, black pepper, saffron, and other herbs.
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Varieties
Chermoula recipes vary widely by region. In Sfax, Tunisia, chermoula with cured salted fish is often prepared during Eid al-Fitr. This regional variety is composed of dried dark raisin purée mixed with onions cooked in olive oil and spices such as cloves, cumin, chili, black pepper, and cinnamon.
A Moroccan version comprises dried parsley, cumin, paprika and salt and pepper.
See also
- Harissa
- Tunisian cuisine
- Moroccan cuisine
- North African cuisine
- List of African dishes
References
Source of article : Wikipedia
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