№103Condiments
Charmoula Verte
A vibrant green Moroccan herb and garlic marinade featuring fresh cilantro, flat-leaf parsley, lemon juice, and earthy cumin, used primarily for fish.
Ingredients
What you’ll need
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems, finely chopped)
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Method
How it comes together
- 1
Thoroughly wash and dry herbs. Finely chop parsley and cilantro with a knife (do not food process).
- 2
Whisk the chopped herbs, minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, ginger, and salt in a bowl.
- 3
Slowly pour in fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. Let sit for 15 minutes before marinating fish.
Accuracy note
“Verte” is a descriptive French label; green chermoula is a regional style, not a separate universally codified sauce.
Chef’s note
Hand-chopping the fresh herbs keeps the green juices intact, preventing the marinade from turning bitter.
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