Collards Moroccan Style Food

COLLARDS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Before the potatoes are finished, add the collards to the pot.
• Place bacon in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain, and saute the onion in bacon grease until tender. Drain onions of grease, and add to the greens. Crumble in the bacon, and stir in the wine vinegar. Simmer over low heat until greens are tender, about 1 hour.

COLLARDS MOROCCAN STYLE

Steps:

• Wash, stem and chop the collards and set aside. The easiest way to do this is to work from the back of the leaf. Slice down each side of the stem and put leaves in a pile. Roll and slice thinly crosswise, then slice diagonally into 1 to 2 inch pieces.
• Mince garlic, onions, mushrooms and red bell pepper. Combine and set aside.
• Combine tomatoes, raisins, chickpeas and spices and set aside.
• Coat large covered non-stick frying pan or Dutch oven (at least 5 quarts) with oil. Add garlic, onions, mushrooms and bell pepper. Cook and stir until onion is soft and translucent, adding small amounts of water as needed to prevent sticking.
• Add collards and small amount of water if needed to prevent sticking. Cover and allow collards to wilt, mixing frequently.
• Add tomato mixture and continue cooking, stirring frequently for about 5 to 7 minutes or until collards are tender but still nice and bright.

GRANDMA'S SOUTHERN COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon lard over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add ham hocks, water, seasoned salt, pepper flakes, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until meat is tender, 55-60 minutes., Add collard greens, wine, and remaining 1 Tbsp. lard. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until greens are very tender, 55-60 minutes. Remove meat from bones; finely chop and return to pan. Discard bones. Serve with a slotted spoon.

SPICED TOMATO DIPPING SAUCE - MOROCCAN STYLE

Steps:

• Saute onion, garlic, ginger and spices in olive oil in large saucepan over moderately low heat.
• Stir frequently until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in vinegar and simmer over moderately low heat about 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes with juice and brown sugar.
• Increase heat slighly and simmer, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Cool slightly.
• Puree sauce in blender or food processor until smooth.
• Be careful when blending hot liquids.
• Serve at room temp or slightly warmer.

CHICKEN OR TURKEY MEATBALLS (MOROCCAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Mix parsley, onion, & spices with the ground chicken (or turkey). Make sure it is well blended so that the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
• Make 1 inch balls flattened to about 1/2 inch thickness.
• Optional: Dip the balls into the flour until coated. (The ones in the picture have been made this way).
• Pour enough oil to just cover the bottom of the frying pan, heat on medium heat.
• Place the balls into the heated oil. Turn frequently so they do not burn on the sides. Cook until they are done all the way through.
• Optional: To eat Moroccan style, use pieces of a thick bread to break off chunks of meatball. Pop into mouth & enjoy. (No utensils).

MILLION DOLLAR CHICKEN - MOROCCAN STYLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat until hot.
• Add almonds and cook until golden brown.
• Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add garlic and chicken to same skillet that almonds were cooked in.
• Saute, turning once, for 5 minutes or until browned.
• Mix together salsa, water, currants, honey, cumin and cinnamon.
• Add mixture to chicken and stir well.
• Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook.
• Stir and baste occasionally for 20 minutes.
• Add more water if necessary.
• Serve over couscous or rice.
• Top with chopped almonds.