Moroccan Marinade Recipes

MOROCCAN MARINADE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Use the mixture on meats and allow to marinate for at least 24 hours or use as a dressing for grilled and roasted vegetables.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix cumin, cinnamon, paprika, coriander, cloves, ginger, salt, garlis, lemon juice, olive oil well.
• Slice the chicken into whatever size piece you prefer, remembering that the larger the piece, the longer the cooking time.
• Marinate the chicken in the spice mix for at least 5 mins - works best if left overnight for flavours to develop.
• Then fry chicken or BBQ it, whatever!
• Prepare instant cous cous as per directions on packet, then once cooked, use a fork to fluff the couscous with the butter.
• Add the sultanas, lemon rind and almonds to the couscous mix.
• Serve the chicken on the cous cous.
• The chicken pieces also make a great addition to a green salad.
• Add some chick peas to really impress.

MOROCCAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a glass bowl. Add 4 servings of the meat of your choice (1 lb boneless or 2 lb bone-in). Mix to combine, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours (only 30 minutes for seafood or prawns).

MOROCCAN HAROSETH MARINADE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, lightly toast cumin seeds, fennel seeds, chile flakes, and coriander seeds over low heat until fragrant. Transfer to large shallow baking dish and add olive oil, wine, orange peel, salt, thyme, parsley, cilantro, garlic, and ginger; stir to combine.

MOROCCAN MARINATED FISH

Steps:

• Wipe the fish dry with paper towels.
• Combine all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Coat the fish, inside and out, with the marinade and leave for an hour at room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Bake the fish for 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked.

CHERMOULA (MOROCCAN MARINADE)

Steps:

• Place the garlic, cumin, saffron, olive oil, lemon juice, chili and salt in a mortar and pound with a pestle. Or alternatively put all the above in a food processor and whiz until finely chopped, I have little baby processor which makes this a doddle.
• Add the fresh cilantro and mix in or give an additional quick whiz to combine.
• Spread the mixture over the fish of your choice and leave to marinade for at least 15 minutes.