Chermoula Paste

Description

(makes 45g)

Chermoula (also spelled Charmoula) is a Moroccan herb paste traditionally used to flavour fish or shellfish. Chermoula is also a good paste rub for prawns, chicken and vegetables such as eggplant or zucchini.

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp roughly chopped Italian parsley leaves

2 tbsp roughly chopped coriander leaves

2 cloves peeled garlic

1/2 tsp Spanish smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander seed

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

2 tsp lemon juice

2 tsp olive oil

METHOD

· Place ingredients into a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process until mixture forms a paste. Cover and refrigerate until required or for up to two days.

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