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Charmoula Moroccan Pesto

Cultural Context

Charmoula is a traditional Moroccan sauce or marinade that highlights the vibrant flavors of North African cuisine. Often used to enhance grilled meats and vegetables, it embodies the region's love for fresh herbs and spices. This pesto variation combines the essence of charmoula with a familiar pesto format, making it a versatile condiment enjoyed in various dishes worldwide.

MoroccanMAother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup almonds
1 teaspoon coriander
2 tablespoons water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

1

Welcome to the taste of Morocco.

2

Show how to make a Moroccan spice mix called chermoula.

3

List the ingredients: fresh coriander, paprika, cumin, garlic, salt, fresh chili.

4

Mention preference for hot chermoula and use 3 fresh chilies.

5

Use a mortar and pestle to mix the ingredients (or a blender if preferred).

6

Add fresh coriander leaves to the mortar.

7

Add 3 fresh chilies to the mortar.

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Add garlic to the mortar.

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Add cumin and paprika to the mortar.

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Add salt to the mortar.

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Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.

12

Show that the ingredients are well mixed together.

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Mention that the mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Cooking Techniques

blending

Equipment Needed

food processormeasuring spoonsmeasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

tree-nuts

Also Known As

CharmoulaChermoula

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