Charmoula

By lorik

Ingredients

• 3 unpeeled garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped green olives
• 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• Kosher salt
• Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small skillet, toast the garlic over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the skins blacken, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool slightly; discard the skins.

In a food processor, puree 1/3 cup of the oil, the garlic, parsley, cilantro, olives, lemon juice, cumin and paprika until smooth. Transfer the charmoula to a bowl and season with salt.

Serve with Fish, chicken or pork.