Traditionally used as a marinade for fish and seafood, chermoula is equally good with chicken, meat, vegetables or tofu – it’s vegan, too. Just add your chosen main ingredient to the marinade, cover and leave in the fridge until you’re ready to cook.

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 25g/1oz fresh coriander
  • 25g/1oz fresh flatleaf parsley
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2½ tbsp lemon juice
  • 2½ tsp paprika
  • 1½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until smooth. Alternatively you can very finely chop the coriander, parsley and garlic, then mix with the remaining ingredients.