Chermoula (moroccan Marinade)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch saffron thread
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 small red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 place the garlic, cumin, saffron, olive oil, lemon juice, chili and salt in a mortar and pound with a pestle. or alternatively put all the above in a food processor and whiz until finely chopped, i have little baby processor which makes this a doddle.
• 2 add the fresh cilantro and mix in or give an additional quick whiz to combine.
• 3 spread the mixture over the fish of your choice and leave to marinade for at least 15 minutes.