Fresh Charcoal Grilled Moroccan Sardines (Morocco Food Tour Segment)

sardines

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: herring

Mackerel and herring provide similar flavors and textures at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

sea salt

🥗Healthier: kosher salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Kosher salt is often preferred for its texture and flavor.

lemon

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

Go to a restaurant in Tangier known for its grilled sardines.

Order the chargrilled sardines.

Observe the preparation: fresh sardines are sandwiched between a grill and placed over burning wood embers.

Grill the sardines until cooked to perfection.

Season the sardines with a little bit of salt.

Serve the sardines with a red tomato-based sauce mixed with peppers and other seasonings.

Add fresh squeezed lime juice on top of the sardines.

Enjoy the sardines with your hands, without silverware.

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