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Morocco is the second largest producer of table olives and the sixth of olive oil. The country's olive main regions for olive production are Marrakesh, Casablanca, Meknes and Fez. Marrakesh specializes in table olives whilst Meknes and Fez produce more olive oil. The olive oil production is characterized by high-quality, export-oriented.

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Gently slice each olive on one side to the pit. Dump the cracked olives into a large, food-safe container fill it with filtered water. Drain, rinse and fill the olive container with water again twice a day every day for two weeks or until they lose their bitterness. Prepare a brine by whisking the salt, vinegar and 4 cups water.

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Remove the meat and place sliced onions on top of the chopped onions. You want the onions to be in rounds. Put the meat in the center of the tajine. Place the carrots and potatoes around the meat. Create a tepee formation. Add the olives. Cover and let the tajine simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Check it after 45 minutes.

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Add fennel seed, coriander seed, cumin seed, pepper flakes and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat 1 minute or until fragrant. Remove from heat. Add olives and orange peel; stir until olives are coated. 2. Divide mixture between 2 small jars or containers with tightfitting lids. Pour 3/4 cup oil over mixture in jars.

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Just DELICIOUS! Typical Moroccan Breakfast with marinated olives, mint tea, goat cheese, honey, and homemade jam. The other versions of marinated olives (red, green, orange and yellow) can go from mild to extremely spicy hot. They are commonly used to decorate Moroccan tajines, salads and accompany other delicious traditional dishes.

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Beldi olive trees thrive in Morocco, where olives are an integral part of the cuisine and culture. As legend has it, Greek colonizers on Sicily brought olive trees to Morocco, where they thrived in the tropical climate. Beldi olives are harvested late in the season when they are at their full ripeness, typically near the end of Fall.

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Instructions. In a saute pan add the olive oil, onions and garlic and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the olives, paprika, and cumin. Cook for 8 minutes longer. Finally add the cilantro and parsley, mix well and finish cooking for about 2 minutes longer.

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Instructions. Combine everything except the olives in a food processor and whirl for 2 minutes until smooth. Add a few teaspoons of water if you need to smooth it out. It should be a bit thinner than a pesto. Toss a few tablespoons of the green harissa with the olives and marinate for a few hours before serving.

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Once home, store your olives in the fridge, soaking in the liquid they came in and loosely covered with plastic wrap, for up to 10 days. If there's no brine, make your own—just add a teaspoon of salt to a cup and a half of water. Don't leave olives in a sealed container; it's better for them to breathe a bit.

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Mix oranges and olives in a salad bowl. Pour the olive oil into a smaller bowl. Add paprika, cumin, and harissa (if desired). Mix well. Pour the olive oil dressing into the salad bowl and mix well. Adjust salt to taste. Garnish with some chopped cilantro. Serve as a side dish or as a part of a mezze plate.

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Bring liquid to a simmer, cover the skillet and simmer on medium low heat 20-25 minutes. Add the olives and preserved lemons. Cover and cook another 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and turn the heat to high. Cook for another 6-8 minutes until sauce reduces slightly. Stir in the cilantro. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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Transfer the chicken and marinade to a deep cooking pot with a heavy bottom (or a tagine). Add the giblets, the finely chopped onions, garlic, and the rest of the spices. Top with 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a simmer for 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat while tossing the meat a few times.

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Steps to Make It. Soak the olives in a bowl of water for a few hours or overnight; drain. (Or, if the olives are hard, soften them by soaking in boiling water for 15 minutes.) For better infusion of the marinade, make one or two small incisions in each olive (or gently crush them to crack the flesh of the olive).

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Press the olives into the top of the loaf. Set the bread on a lightly floured baking sheet and let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in volume. Preheat the oven to 400°. Bake.

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Grind the saffron threads into powder using a spice mortar and pestle. Mix saffron powder, cumin, paprika, turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture evenly onto the chicken pieces. Heat olive oil in deep skillet or sauté pan over medium high heat.

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Mix the chopped olives with the remaining ingredients by hand, or in the food processor (again by pulsing several times, just until combined). Taste, then add and adjust harissa, garlic, and lemon juice as desired. For a thinner tapenade, increase the amount of olive oil, stirring in an additional teaspoon or two at a time, until you achieve.