Moroccan Rub Meat Poultry Or Vegetables Recipes

MOROCCAN DRY RUB

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
• Rub into the meat of your choice before roasting, broiling or grilling.

MOROCCAN SPICE RUB (FOR LAMB & OTHER MEAT)

Steps:

• Mix the cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, pepper, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and cayenne thoroughly. Rub on the surface of the meat. Rub the garlic over the spices and refrigerate overnight. Without the garlic the spices will keep for months in a tightly covered, air-tight covered container.

MOROCCAN RUB - MEAT, POULTRY, OR VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and store in a covered container.
• Rub into steaks prior to grilling or broiling.
• Enough for four to five steaks.

MOROCCAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine red pepper flakes, cumin, coriander and fennel seeds in a food processor.
• Pulse to chop, then add the cinnamon, salt, pepper, honey, and vinegar and process to combine.
• With the machine running, add the oil in a slow stream, process until well combined.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Toss eggplant, peppers, onions, and zucchini with the marinade in a bowl and coat well.
• Transfer to a cookie sheet and roast , turning vegetables every 5 minutes until caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Put the chickpeas into a serving bowl.
• Pour the hot roasted vegetables over the beans and stir to combine.
• Sprinkle with almonds and cilantro.
• Serve with harissa in a small bowl on the side.

MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pot and sauté until light golden but not cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer chicken to bowl.
• Add onion to pot and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add curry powder, cumin and cinnamon stick and stir 30 seconds. Add sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, rutabaga, broth and currants. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and chicken with any accumulated juices to pot. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors blend, about 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

STEAMED MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, onions, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, raisins, parsley, and mint, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together stock, ginger, garlic, curry powder, chutney, 3/4 teaspoon salt, red pepper, and cornstarch. Pour over chicken-vegetable mixture, and toss to combine.
• Meanwhile, bring 1/2 cup water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous, and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, cover again, and set aside until ready to serve.
• Fold two 24-inch lengths of aluminum foil in half crosswise, and unfold. Place half the chicken-vegetable mixture on one of the pieces of foil, 2 to 3 inches from the fold. Refold along the crease, enclosing mixture, and make a double 1/2-inch fold along the 3 open sides. Repeat process to make the second packet. Place both packets on a baking sheet, and bake for 18 minutes. Divide couscous between two bowls. Open packets, arrange contents over couscous, and serve immediately.