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Chermoula (North African Relish)

Chermoula is an incredible sauce, marinade, or dip! A Moroccan relish of herbs, preserved lemon, red peppers, and other zesty ingredients.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 34 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: North African

Ingredients

Red
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 2 small preserved lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon harrisa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Green
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Red
    Cup of Yum
  1. Grind the saffron threads in the palm of your hand, or in a mortar and pestle (preferred). Mix with 2 tablespoons of warm water in small bowl. Let sit and allow saffron to bloom and draw out as much color as possible. It should be a deep ruby red.
  2. Slice preserved lemons into quarters, then scoop out the pulp. Discard any seeds, save rind for other use. Roughly chop pulp and place in a bowl with remaining ingredients. Stir through saffron water and use as marinade, basting sauce or relish for seafood and chicken dishes.
Green
  1. Combine all ingredients and puree until smooth in food processor, blender, or with immersion blender. Add more lemon juice or water if needed for desired consistency.

Notes

  • This makes about 1 cup total, 16 tablespoon servings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 34kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 152mg (6%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 456IU (9%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 34

% Daily Value*

Calories 34kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 152mg 6%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 456IU 9%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.