Chermoula (Berber: tacermult or tacermilt, Arabic: شرمولة) or charmoula is a marinade and relish used in Algerian, Libyan, Moroccan and Tunisian cooking.[1][2][3][4] It is traditionally used to flavor fish or seafood, but it can be used on other meats or vegetables.[5] It is somewhat similar to the Latin American chimichurri.
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| Course | Main |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Maghreb |
| Main ingredients | Cumin |
Ingredients
editCommon ingredients include garlic, cumin, coriander, oil, lemon juice, and salt. Regional variations may also include preserved lemons, onion, ground chili peppers, black pepper, saffron, and other herbs.[6]
Varieties
editChermoula recipes vary widely by region. In Sfax, Tunisia, chermoula is often served with cured salted fish during Eid al-Fitr.[7] This regional variety is composed of dried dark raisin purée mixed with onions cooked in olive oil and spices such as cloves, cumin, chili, black pepper, and cinnamon.
A Moroccan version comprises dried parsley, cumin, paprika, and salt and pepper. The Libyan version of charmoula is served as a side dish in the summer; It contains olives, tuna and a variety of green herbs.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Gary Allen, author of Sausage: A. Global History (2019). Sauces Reconsidered Après Escoffier. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 93. ISBN 978-1-5381-1514-5.
{{cite book}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Randy Shore, Darcy Shore (2017). Home and Away Simple, Delicious Recipes Inspired by the World's Cafes, Bistros, and Diners. arsenal pulp press. p. 160. ISBN 978-1-55152-674-4.
- ^ Shulman, M.R. (2014). The Simple Art of Vegetarian Cooking. Rodale. p. 144. ISBN 978-1-62336-130-3. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
- ^ "The Art of Moroccan Cuisine | Fes Cooking and Cultural Tours". Fescooking.com. 10 October 2007. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
- ^ Poon, Linda (8 August 2014). "Chermoula: From North Africa To The White House To Your Table". NPR. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ^ Monaghan, Gail (23 March 2012). "Magic-Carpet-Ride Chermoula". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- ^ "Recette de cuisine : La Charmoula Sfaxienne | 🐙 Kerkennah". July 14, 2015.
