Moroccan Sardine Ball Tagine: Sardines Cooked In Tomato Sauce.
For The Sardine Balls:
2lbs whole fresh sardines, cleaned or 1lb fresh sardine filets
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2T
@mina harissa
1.5T fresh parsley, finely chopped
1.5T fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
For The Tomato Sauce:
2.5lbs ripe tomatoes, grated
3T olive oil
1T tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1.5t ground cumin
1.5t ground paprika
1/2t ground black pepper
1/2t epices de poisson (optional)
1t
@mina harissa
1.5T fresh parsley, finely chopped
1.5T fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 bay leaf (optional)
2 bell peppers, seeded and sliced into rings
In a tagine or a heavy-bottomed skillet, combine all ingredients for the tomato sauce except bell peppers. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook until the sauce thicken and darkens in color, about...