Best 2 Moroccan Spice Paste Recipes
Moroccan spice paste is a vibrant blend of flavors and aromas, capturing the essence of Moroccan cuisine. Its distinct, warm, and subtly sweet taste is achieved through a careful balance of spices, herbs, and citrus. Whether used as a marinade, rub, or sauce, this versatile paste adds depth and complexity to any dish. Discover the art of creating this flavorful paste and explore its various applications in your culinary creations.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MOROCCAN SPICE PASTE
This creates a wonderful paste that can be used in a variety of ways- roasting meat, vegetables, grilling sausages, with rice or couscous. The flavours blend to make a vibrant, warm dish.
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories Lemon
Time 5m
Yield 1/8 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mince/crush the garlic and set aside in a bowl.
- Add the other ingredients and mix.
- Cover and leave for at least an hour before using, for the flavours to blend.
- Use as a rub for meat or dilute with extra olive oil and roast with your choice of vegetables.
BARBECUED MOROCCAN SPICE PASTE SKEWERS
Categories Chicken Pepper Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner Healthy
Yield 15 skewers
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1.combine the cumin seeds, caraway seeds, chilli powder, Moroccan seasoning, coriander seeds and pepper corns in a mortar and pestle and crush. 2. pour spice into a large mixing bowl and sir in the salt, garlic and olive oil. 3. cut the chicken breasts into 3-4cm squares and put into the mixing bowl with the spice paste 4. rub the spice paste into the chicken so it covers the chicken 5. get the wooden skewers out of the water and put the chicken on the skewers. put about 5 or 6 pieces on each skewer 6. put the skewers onto a barbecue and cook (if you don't have a barbecue use a frying pan) 7. allow the kebabs to cool for 5 minutes before serving 8. eat!
Helpful Advice:
1. Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh herbs and spices for an aromatic and flavorful spice mix. 2. Toasting Spices: Toast whole spices, such as cumin and coriander seeds, in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant. This enhances their aroma and unlocks their natural flavors. 3. Grinding Spices: Grind whole spices into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder to ensure even distribution throughout the dish. 4. Preservation: Store the Moroccan spice mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight to maintain its freshness and aroma. 5. Versatile Usage: Use the Moroccan spice mix to season meats, fish, poultry, tagines, couscous, soups, and stews for an infusion of Moroccan flavors and aromas. 6. Taste and Adjustments: Taste the spice mix before using it to ensure it aligns with your desired flavors. Make adjustments as needed, balancing the sweet, salty, and spicy elements. 7. Gradual Addition: Add the spice mix to your dish incrementally, allowing the flavors to bloom and meld together over time. Taste and adjust as desired.Culinary Harmony:
Moroccan spice mix, with its exotic flavors and aromatic nature, offers a delectable and versatile culinary experience. With careful curation of spices, toastig and grinding, and attention to freshness and storage, you can create a flavorful and harmonious spice mix that enhances a variety of dish. Enhanced your cooking with the vibrant magic of Moroccan flavors and discover a new level of culinary artistry. Bon appetite!
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