Khlii (Fassi Preserved Meat Confit), via Wikimedia Commons
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Khlii (Fassi Preserved Meat Confit)

Khlii (Fassi Preserved Meat Confit)

Morocco

220Minutes
HardLevel
8Serves
9Steps
About

A Fassi (Fes) larder tradition of sun-dried, spiced beef strips slowly confited in fat and oil, keeping for months and famously fried with eggs for breakfast; Fes is still called the capital of khlii.

Equipment
  • Large bowl
  • Clean cotton string or drying rack
  • Heavy deep pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Sterilised jar
Ingredients
Lean beef (or lamb), in long strips1.5 kg
Garlic, crushed to a paste1 whole head
Coarse salt3 tbsp
Ground coriander2 tbsp
Ground cumin1 tbsp
Sweet paprika1 tbsp
White vinegar3 tbsp
Beef suet or fat, diced500 g
Olive oil1 cup
Water2 cups

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