Chermoula Beef Strips Carrot Couscous With Mint Salsa Tahini Dressing Recipes

CHERMOULA BEEF STRIPS & CARROT COUSCOUS WITH MINT SALSA & TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Finely chop the garlic. Grate the carrot (see ingredients), unpeeled. Finely chop the tomato. Trim the broccolini and cut into 2cm pieces. Pick and thinly slice the mint leaves.
• Heat a medium saucepan over a medium-high heat with the butter and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the carrot and cook until softened, 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the water (for the couscous) and beef-style stock powder and bring to the boil. Add the couscous and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir to combine, cover with a lid and remove from the heat. Set aside until all the water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff up with a fork.
• In a small bowl, add the tomato, white wine vinegar, 1/2 the mint and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the tahini (see ingredients) and water (for the dressing). Set aside.
• In a second medium bowl, combine the chermoula spice blend and a drizzle of olive oil. Add the beef strips and toss to coat.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the broccolini and cook until softened, 5-6 minutes. Transfer to the couscous and stir through. Return the frying pan to a high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the beef strips, in batches, tossing, until browned, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the carrot couscous between bowls. Top with the chermoula beef and mint salsa. Garnish with the remaining mint. Serve with the tahini dressing.

BLENDER CHERMOULA SAUCE

Steps:

• Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet, tossing occasionally, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool, then lightly crush with a heavy skillet.
• Purée toasted seeds, garlic, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes in a blender until spices are ground and mixture is very smooth.
• Add cilantro, parsley, and mint; process until well combined but slightly textured.
• Do Ahead
• Sauce can be made 3 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.

CHERMOULA

Steps:

• Coarsely chop the cilantro and parsley. A scissors is a good tool for this; point it tip down in the measuring cup and cut the leaves. Then place them in a food processor and chop very fine, or chop on a cutting board. You should have 1 cup finely chopped herbs.
• Place the garlic and salt in a mortar and puree. Add a small handful of the chopped herbs, and gently but firmly grind until the herbs begin to dissolve. Add another handful. When all of the herbs have been mashed, work in the spices, 1/3 cup olive oil and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more olive oil or salt if desired. Serve with grilled fish and/or vegetables, or with chicken.