Description
Flavorful cod fish balls simmered in a richly spiced sauce with potatoes and colorful bell peppers—this Moroccan-style tajine is comforting, aromatic, and perfect served with bread or salad.
Ingredients
500 g cod fish (well dried)
4 g turmeric powder
2 g cumin powder
3 g cayenne powder (adjust to taste)
3 g garlic powder
2 g ground coriander
5 g fresh coriander, finely chopped
20 ml olive oil
Optional: few drops lemon juice or lemon zest
50 ml olive oil (for cooking)
125 g yellow onion, finely chopped
450 g potatoes, thinly sliced (3–4 mm)
15 g fresh parsley, chopped
3 g turmeric powder (for vegetables)
2 g cayenne powder or paprika
2 g garlic powder (for vegetables)
150 ml water
75 g red bell pepper, sliced
75 g green bell pepper, sliced
Optional sides: Moroccan bread, salad, lemon dressing, olives
Instructions
- Grind the dried cod in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl and mix with turmeric, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, ground coriander, fresh coriander, and olive oil. Add optional lemon juice or zest for freshness.
- Shape the seasoned cod into small balls.
- In a tajine or deep pan, heat 50 ml olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add sliced potatoes, chopped parsley, turmeric, cayenne, garlic powder, and cumin. Stir to coat evenly.
- Pour in 150 ml water. Arrange cod balls on top, and scatter sliced bell peppers over the surface.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and cook for 25–30 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and cod is fully cooked. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Let the tajine rest briefly before serving. Serve warm with Moroccan bread or fresh salad on the side.
Notes
- Use paprika instead of cayenne for a milder version.
- Add lemon juice at the end for a bright finish.
- Substitute cod with haddock or pollock if needed.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prepare cod balls and vegetable base separately in advance for easier cooking later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg