Charmoula (Spice Paste)

Name: Charmoula (Spice Paste)
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 2 teaspoons sweet Spanish paprika; Pinch ground red pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 dried bay leaf, crumbled; Pinch saffron, optional; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Ingredients

4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons sweet Spanish paprika
Pinch ground red pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 dried bay leaf, crumbled
Pinch saffron, optional
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

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