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Charmola Sardines

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Fresh sardines coated in flour and fried, served with a typically Moroccan spicy charmola sauce. Ideal in a sandwich or simply accompanied by a small summer salad.

EasyMoroccanServes 4

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Source Video
25m
Prep
8m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
43m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$16.97
Per serving:$4.24

Critical Success Points

  • Thorough cleaning of sardines (remove head, guts and central spine).
  • Heat the oil to the correct temperature (≈180 °C) before immersing the sardines.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain frying temperature.

Safety Warnings

  • Very hot oil can cause severe burns; handle with tongs and keep children away.
  • Be careful of sardine bones during cleaning to avoid finger injuries.

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