Chermoula Spice Blend
This recipe for Chermoula spice is a North African blend of herbs & spices, and is perfect for marinating meat or fish, adding flavour to stews and soups, or mixing with grilled vegetables or couscous.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 18kcal
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Pestle & Mortar optional
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon coriander leaf
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Measure out the herbs and spices in a small bowl.
- Sir with a spoon until all the herbs and spices are mixed together.
- Use as a rub over chicken, meat, fish or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Can I use whole spices to make chermoula spice blend?
Yes, you can definitely use whole spices in a Chermoula spice rub. I have used ground spices for quickness and ease, however, using whole spices that are toasted and ground yourself can add a deeper and more complex flavour to the rub.
To use whole spices, you can first toast them in a dry skillet or frying pan over medium heat until they become fragrant and slightly darker in colour. Be sure to keep the spices moving in the frying pan to prevent burning.
Once toasted, allow the spices to cool before grinding them in a spice grinder or pestle and mortar before mixing them with the rest of the ingredients.
If you don't have whole spices or the means to toast and grind them, you can still use pre-ground spices and the recipe will work just as well.
Yes, chermoula spice blend can add a delightful depth of flavor to salad dressings. Mix it with olive oil, vinegar, and a touch of honey or citrus juice to create a zesty dressing for salads or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg