Moroccan Sardine Balls in Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients (21)

  • 1 pound (1 1/4 kilograms) fresh sardine fillets
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chpped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
  • 6 to 7 large tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 3 to 4 saffron threads, optional
  • 1 bay leaf, optional
  • Baguette, optional, for serving

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