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Freezing Ingredient Preparation for Ramadan
This detailed recipe guides you step by step to prepare, portion, and freeze all basic ingredients needed for Moroccan Ramadan dishes (celery, chickpeas, herbs, harira and chorba bases, ground meat, meatballs, burgers, chicken). You will save time, avoid waste, and reduce stress during the holy month.
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Critical Success Points
- • Cut and freeze celery into cubes
- • Wash and properly dry cilantro and parsley
- • Mix meatballs uniformly to prevent them from falling apart
- • Handle raw chicken following hygiene rules
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw meat and chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • Wear gloves or wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw meat.
- • Use freezer‑suitable bags to prevent freezer burn.
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