Moroccan Sardine Balls in Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe

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