At Marie's Table: Moroccan Vegetable Stew With Harissa

At Marie's Table: Moroccan Vegetable Stew With Harissa: Moroccan Vegetable Stew With Harissa Moroccan Vegetable Stew 2 tablespoons extra virgin oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves (...

Moroccan Vegetable Stew With Harissa

Moroccan Vegetable Stew

2 tablespoons extra virgin oil

1 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves (about 4 teaspoons), minced

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated, use a Microplane

1 cinnamon stick

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon of  ground coriander seed

2 large zucchini, cut in half then half moon  

1 can chopped tomatoes (15 1/2 ounces)

1 can vegetable broth (14 ounces)

1 recipe harissa

1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), rinsed and drained

2 small eggplants, diced  

1 large carrot, diced 

1/2 cup golden raisins

Kosher salt and freshly milled black pepper

Fresh cilantro (or mint) rinsed, dried and chopped

Harissa

1 jar roasted red peppers in water (12-ounces), well drained, or two roasted peppers

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves (about 2 teaspoons), minced

1 teaspoon cumin seed

1/2 teaspoon coriander seed

1/2 teaspoon caraway seed

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Kosher salt and freshly milled black pepper

Cooking Directions

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over high heat until hot.
Reduce the heat to medium; add the onion,carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about five minutes. Add the garlic and cook a minute longer. Add the ginger, cinnamon stick, cumin and coriander seed and cook two minutes. Add the eggplants, tomatoes, and broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the harissa -- Combine the peppers, oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway and pepper flakes in a blender or food processor fitted with a chopping blade; puree until smooth. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Next, add chickpeas and zucchini to the stew; simmer five minutes longer.
Add raisins and simmer. 
Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the cinnamon stick.
Ladle the stew into bowls and top each portion with some harissa and cilantro.

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At Marie's Table: Exotic Flavor Oven Fried Fish

At Marie's Table: Exotic Flavor Oven Fried Fish: Oven Fried 7 Spice Swai Fish 4 -6 Fish Filets * Swai 1 - 1/2 cups Buttermilk 1 / 4 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 /4 teaspoon Kosher ...

Exotic Flavor Oven Fried Fish

Oven Fried 7 Spice Swai Fish

4 -6 Fish Filets * Swai

1 - 1/2 cups Buttermilk

1 / 4 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 /4 teaspoon Kosher Salt

1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

1 tablespoon 7 Spice *recipe below

1 – ½ cup self rising Flour

1-2 tablespoons Coconut Oil or Vegetable Oil

Pre heat oven 375

In large non reactive bowl add buttermilk, salt, mustard and garlic powder stir well then let fish marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. In another bowl add flour, large pinch salt and 7 spice whisk remove fish from buttermilk and roll fish into flour mixture.

Coat baking sheet pan with coconut oil or vegetable oil, place fish onto baking sheet pan and bake for 30 -40 depending on size of fish or until fish is golden brown on both sides.

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Arabic 7 Spice (Bokharat)

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions:

Mix all ingredients well.

Store in an airtight container or in freezer.

You can also roast and grind these spices yourself first before mixing.

*** A great idea would be to make, wrap in a beautiful bottle or glass, decorate and give as a gift. Not everyone is aware of this spice, its great in many dishes, and gives a nice exotic flavor***.

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