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Sardines Mchermel (Chermoula-Stuffed Sardines)

Sardines Mchermel (Chermoula-Stuffed Sardines)

Morocco

55Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
8Steps
About

A specialty of Morocco's Atlantic ports like Safi and Essaouira — butterflied fresh sardines sandwiched with herby chermoula, coated and fried until crisp and golden.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Plate
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Fresh sardines, butterflied16
Fresh coriander and parsley1 large bunch
Garlic4 cloves
Ground cumin1 tsp
Paprika1 tbsp
Lemon juice2 tbsp
Eggs, beaten2
Flour, for coating¾ cup
Vegetable oil, for fryingfor frying
Olive oil2 tbsp
Salt and pepperto taste

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