Moroccan Chraime Fish Balls

Are you ready to tantalise your taste buds with a burst of exotic flavours? Look no further than Moroccan Chraime Fish Balls! These delectable morsels are a true culinary delight that will transport you to the bustling markets of Morocco with every bite.

The Stuff:

For the fish balls:

• 350 Grams Fish, finely diced (cod or red snapper preferred)
• 1 Medium onion, finely diced
• 1 Egg
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• Handful of chopped cilantro
• Handful of chopped parsley
• 1 Tablespoon Never Not Eating Chraime
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons bread crumbs
• Pinch of baking powder

For the sauce:

• 2 Large red peppers, sliced into 10 strips
• 1 Green chilli, chopped
• 1 Garlic clove, finely sliced
• 4 Fresh, large tomatoes, finely diced
• 4 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 Teaspoon sugar
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 Tablespoon sweet paprika
• 1 Lemon, deseeded and chopped into tiny cubes
• Olive oil
• 3 Cups water

The Method:

1. Mix all the ingredients for the fish balls until combined. Make golf-ball sized balls and lay them on a tray. You should have about 25.
2. In a saucepan, pour a drizzle of olive oil and fry the fish balls very lightly on a medium heat on both sides — just so they can get a little bit of colour (they don’t need to be fully cooked). Set aside.
3. In the same saucepan, add another 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, the red pepper slices, and the chopped green chilli. Fry until they get a nice colour, then add the garlic and lemon, and fry for 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar, and the rest of the spices, plus salt and pepper to your taste. Cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the tomato paste, mix well, and let it cook until it becomes very thick. Then add the water and let the sauce come to a boil.
6. Add the fish balls and cook on a low heat for about 15-20 min.
7. Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle with cilantro. You can serve it with white rice or couscous, but I love it with simply a thick slice of fresh challah bread and a generous drizzle of tahini.