Moroccan · appetizer
Moroccan Stuffed Sardines (Sardines Farcies)
Moroccan Stuffed Sardines (Sardines Farcies) reads umami 6.7, marine & briny 6.6 and citrus 5.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Moroccan appetizer, about 45 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.3 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 6.7 · Marine & Briny 6.6 · Citrus 5.4 · Richness 5.3 · Salinity 5.2 · Sourness 5.0 · Herbaceous 4.0 · Allium 3.8 · Heat 2.7 · Funk & Ferment 2.2 · Earthy 2.1 · Warm Spice 2.1 · Nutty 1.2 · Bitterness 1.2 · Floral 1.2 · Fruity 1.1 · Sweetness 1.0
What's in it (11)
- 12 fresh sardines, butterflied
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup flour
- oil for frying
Time & effort: about 45 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 199.4 kcal, 21.8 g protein, 10 g fat, 4.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains seafood — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Blend herbs, garlic, spices, lemon juice, and olive oil into a thick chermoula paste.
- Sandwich pairs of butterflied sardines together with a layer of the paste between them.
- Dust lightly with flour and shallow-fry in hot oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Drain and serve with lemon wedges.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.