Khlea (Moroccan Preserved Meat)
Khlea is a traditional Moroccan specialty of beef cured with spices and slowly cooked until tender. The meat is then preserved in a mixture of its own rendered fat and olive oil, creating a deeply savory and long-lasting condiment often served with eggs for breakfast.
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- 合計時間
- 3 日 4 時間
- 人数
- 10
- 難易度
- 難しい
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材料
- 1.5 kgbeef chuck, cut into 2-3 cm thick strips
- 4 大さじcoarse sea salt
- 8 片garlic, minced
- 2 大さじground cumin
- 2 大さじground coriander
- 1 大さじsweet paprika
- 1 小さじground turmeric
- 500 gbeef suet, finely chopped
- 500 mlwater
- 120 mlolive oil
- 2 大さじwhite vinegar
調理器具
sterilized_jar · large_pot · slotted_spoon · large_bowl · cutting_board · knife
作り方
手順
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the coarse sea salt, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, sweet paprika, and ground turmeric.
約5 分
- 2
Add the beef strips to the bowl and use your hands to thoroughly rub the spice mixture into the meat, ensuring all surfaces are coated.
約5 分
調理のヒント: Wearing gloves can prevent your hands from getting stained by the turmeric.
- 3
Arrange the seasoned beef in a single layer in a large, non-reactive dish. Cover and refrigerate for 3 days to cure.
約5 分
調理のヒント: Flip the strips once a day to ensure they cure evenly.
- 4
After curing, briefly rinse the beef strips under cold running water to remove excess salt, then pat them completely dry with paper towels.
約5 分
調理のヒント: The meat must be very dry before cooking to ensure proper preservation and prevent splattering.
- 5
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over low heat, cook the chopped beef suet until it melts and renders into a clear liquid fat.
約20 分
- 6
Use a slotted spoon to remove and discard any solid bits (cracklings) from the rendered fat.
約2 分
- 7
Add the dried beef strips, water, olive oil, and white vinegar to the pot of hot fat. Be careful as it may sputter.
約3 分
- 8
Bring the mixture to a low simmer, then reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting. Cook slowly, uncovered, for 3 to 4 hours.
約3 時間 30 分
調理のヒント: Stir occasionally to prevent the meat from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- 9
Continue cooking until all the water has evaporated and the meat is fork-tender, cooking only in the bubbling fat.
調理のヒント: The final mixture should be just meat and clear fat, with no watery liquid remaining.
- 10
Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for about 20 minutes.
約20 分
- 11
Carefully transfer the meat and all of the fat into a large, sterilized glass jar. Press the meat down to ensure it is completely submerged in the fat.
約5 分
- 12
Let the jar cool completely to room temperature, allowing the fat to solidify into a protective seal. Once cool, cover with a lid and store in the refrigerator.
調理のヒント: The flavor will deepen and improve after a week of aging in the fridge.
おいしく保存
Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator, ensuring the meat is always covered by the solidified fat.
Scoop out the desired amount of meat and fat and heat gently in a pan until the fat melts and the meat is warmed through.