Four Moroccan salads: candied pumpkin, mint zucchini, carrots with chamoula, candied tomatoes

Recipe by La Cuisine de Lynoucha

A selection of four salads inspired by Morocco, combining sweet‑salty flavors and fragrant spices: candied pumpkin with orange blossom water, steamed zucchini with fresh mint, carrots with chamoula and preserved lemon, and candied tomatoes with spices. Ideal as a starter or as a side for a tagine or grilled dishes.

MediumMoroccanServes 8

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Source Video
39m
Prep
2h 7m
Cook
20m
Cleanup
3h 6m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$13.24
Per serving:$1.65

Critical Success Points

  • Reduce the pumpkin until a syrupy texture is achieved
  • Steam the zucchini without overcooking
  • Achieve a complete reduction of the tomatoes before adding sugar
  • Do not burn the garlic and spices when preparing the sauces

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot pots with pot holders to avoid burns.
  • Watch out for steam: open the steamer basket lid away from the hot steam.
  • Use a sharp knife and cut on a stable board to avoid cuts.

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