Chermoula (North African Cilantro Parsley Sauce)
Chermoula (North African Cilantro Parsley Sauce) is a vibrant and aromatic sauce that encapsulates the essence of North African cuisine. This versatile blend of fresh herbs, garlic, and spices adds a burst of flavor to any dish, whether you’re grilling chicken, tossing it with roasted vegetables, or using it as a dressing for salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (180g total) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: North African
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley (Leaves and stems)
- ¾ cup Fresh cilantro (coriander) (Leaves and stems)
- 2–3 Garlic cloves
- 2–3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Lemon zest (From 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice (From 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (Optional, use more or less)
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Blend until you achieve a lightly chunky consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; add more olive oil for a looser texture.
- Serve at room temperature as a condiment or sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg