Moroccan Spiced Green Olives Food

MOROCCAN SPICED OLIVES

Steps:

• Cover olives with water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, then drain.
• Cook garlic in oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in water, harissa, thyme, and olives and simmer briskly, stirring occasionally, until liquid is thickened and coats olives, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon slices. Transfer to a shallow dish and marinate, chilled, at least 24 hours.
• These will keep for 1 month if kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

MOROCCAN SPICED GREEN OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat first 8 ingredients in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add olives; toss to coat.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 4 hours or up to 3 weeks. The longer they marinate, the better they taste.
• Drain and serve at room temperature.

MOROCCAN CHILI OLIVES

Steps:

• Place the olives in a medium saucepan, add water to cover, bring to a boil, then drain.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in the garlic, then the tomato paste and sauté until the paste begins to darken, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, water, lemon slices, cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the olives.
• Discard the lemon slices and let cool.
• Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Serve at room temperature.

MARINATED MOROCCAN OLIVES

Steps:

• In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine olive oil, pepper flakes, garlic, coriander and cumin. Squeeze the lemon juice and add the lemon wedges, the olives, and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight. Leave out at room temperature for a few hours before serving.

TAKE-OUT MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH PRESERVED LEMONS AND GREEN OLIVES

Steps:

• Prepare the preserved lemons as directed in the recipe.
• Pat the chicken dry, then season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch saute pan set over moderately high heat. Saute the chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm, covered.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ginger, paprika, turmeric, saffron, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
• Add the chicken and stock to the pan, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
• Scrape the pulp from the preserved lemons, and discard or reserve for another use. Cut the lemon rind into slivers and add to the chicken, along with the olives.
• Cook for 5 minutes, uncovered.
• Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and spoon the olives and lemons around them. Add the lemon juice, taste for seasoning, and add more salt if necessary.
• Pour the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with the parsley and cilantro and serve.
• Make ahead: This dish can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove over low heat until warmed through.