Moroccan Chermoula Dressing

Name: Moroccan Chermoula Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh Lemon:lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped Garlic:garlic; 2 tablespoons sweet Paprika:paprika; 2 teaspoons hot Paprika:paprika; 1 tablespoon ground Cumin and black cumin:cumin; 1 preserved Lemon:lemon, rind only, minced; 1/4 cup chopped Cilantro, culantro, and vietnamese coriander:cilantro

Dressings Moroccan Grilling Beef Condiments Cumin Lamb Easy

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1 cup Easy

Total: Under 10 mins Active: Under 10 mins

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Ingredients (9)

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 preserved lemon, rind only, minced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

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Nutritional Information

Calories539
Fat56.03g
Saturated fat7.72g
Trans fat
Carbs12.59g
Fiber4.54g
Sugar2.56g
Protein2.57g
Cholesterol
Sodium16.04mg
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Use to marinate meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables before grilling or roasting. Serve extra on the side.

What to buy: Look for preserved lemons in gourmet grocery stores or online at igourmet.com. If you can’t find them, substitute 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, or you can make your own.

Adapted from "Field Guide to Herbs & Spices" by Aliza Green

Tips for Beef and Lamb

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How to Thaw Beef

As with most meat, the safest way to thaw beef is in the refrigerator. Small cuts of beef can take up to 24 hours, while larger slabs can take a few days. If you’re in a pinch, frozen beef can be thawed in a bowl or container of lukewarm water. Place the bowl or container in the sink and leave under a running faucet. Never allow raw beef to thaw or sit on a counter or cutting board. Since it takes longer to thaw than most meats, it is more susceptible to bacteria growth.

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How to Freeze Beef

In order to effectively freeze beef, you’ll want to limit its exposure to air. This not only prevents the production of freezer burn, but also extends its shelf life to three months or longer. The best way to package beef is to wrap it tightly in freezer paper or plastic wrap. You should then wrap the meat in a layer of aluminum foil or place it in a plastic bag.

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How to Store Beef

For ground beef, keep refrigerated and use within one to two days. It can stay in its original container if the packaging hasn’t been opened. Steaks follow the same protocol, but can last a bit longer at three to five days. It’s actually best to allow a little airflow with stored meat, as tightly-adhered plastic like Saran wrap can make meat sweat and, as a result, less tender. Meat can be transferred to plastic containers, but should be covered loosely.

Never refrigerate raw meat if it’s been sitting out beyond two hours.

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How to Pick Lamb

Lamb is readily available in most supermarkets. The freshest lamb will have soft pink and red flesh with marbling throughout. Avoid anything that looks grey in color.

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How to Freeze Lamb

Wrap the lamb in it in its original packaging, airtight, with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. From there, you can also place the meat in an airtight freezer bag to prevent freezer burn. Chops and loins fare best when wrapped individually.

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How to Thaw Lamb

Lamb can be defrosted in three ways. As with most meat, refrigeration is the most effective, albeit slowest method. Lamb meat defrosted in the fridge can actually be re-frozen before or after cooking, though there may be a loss of moisture. If you're in a pinch, lamb can be defrosted in the microwave, or placed in a bowl of cold water (which should be replaced every 30 minutes).

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Instructions

1Place the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add the sweet paprika, hot paprika, cumin, and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and blend until combined.
2Add in the preserved-lemon rind and cilantro, and blend quickly until combined.

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