Sardine Balls Tajine

Here's a detailed recipe for Sardine-Balls Tajine:

Ingredients:

For the Sardine Balls:

•  2 cans (200g each) sardines in olive oil, drained and mashed
•  1/2 cup bread crumbs
•  1 egg, beaten
•  2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
•  1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
•  1 teaspoon ground cumin
•  1 teaspoon paprika
•  Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tagine Sauce:

•  2 tablespoons olive oil
•  1 large onion, finely chopped
•  3 cloves garlic, minced
•  1 large tomato, chopped
•  1 teaspoon ground cumin
•  1 teaspoon ground coriander
•  1 teaspoon paprika
•  1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
•  1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
•  Salt and pepper to taste
•  1 cup vegetable or fish broth
•  1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
•  1 preserved lemon, rinsed and chopped (optional)
•  Fresh cilantro and parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sardine Balls:

   - In a bowl, combine the mashed sardines, bread crumbs, beaten egg, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.   - Shape the mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Tagine Sauce:

   - In a large tagine or a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.   - Add the chopped tomato, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground ginger, ground turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.   - Pour in the vegetable or fish broth, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

3. Cook the Sardine Balls:

   - Gently add the sardine balls to the simmering sauce. Cover the tagine or pot and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the sardine balls are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.   - Add the sliced green olives and chopped preserved lemon (if using). Stir gently to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. Serve:

   - Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and parsley.   - Serve hot with crusty bread, couscous, or rice.
Enjoy your Sardine Ball Tagine!

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Benefits of Sardines for Skin & Hair

Benefits of Sardines for Skin

    1. Helps stop the production of enzymes that are released as a result of prolonged exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet rays. These enzymes are responsible for the breakdown of collagen in the skin.

    2. Maintains skin hydration, which protects it from the appearance of acne.

    3. Delays the appearance of wrinkles and signs of aging that appear as a result of collagen deficiency in the skin. Studies conducted in 2005 indicated that...

    4. Rejuvenates skin cells, evens out skin tone, smoothes it, and maintains its radiance.

    5. Prevents skin diseases such as psoriasis and cancer from antioxidants and protects the skin from ultraviolet rays.

    6. Works to renew skin cells and help even out skin tone.

    7. Sardine fish reduces dark circles that appear around the eye area.

    8. Sardines contain protein, which works to increase the speed of skin cell growth, which contributes to giving the skin vitality and moisture.

    9.Helps get rid of the problem of blackheads as well as acne and other problems that cause great anxiety for girls.

Sardine Oil for Hair

Sardine oil is considered one of the important and nutritious materials for hair because it contains many important and essential materials for hair health and nutrition, such as fatty acids and proteins, which lead to many benefits for hair, including, but not limited to, the fact that fish oil maintains hair health, reduces dandruff and its problems, nourishes and strengthens hair follicles, treats split ends, works on hair growth in a strong and distinctive way, strengthens hair growth, works to increase hair shine, prevents hair loss, and works to moisturize the scalp and hair as well as deep hydration.

How to Benefit from the Benefits of Fish Oil?

It is worth noting that there are two ways to obtain the benefits of fish oil and extract omega-3 from it, and these two methods are as follows:

• The first method in which fish that contain a high percentage of amino fatty acids, such as sardines, are added to the diet, so that these fish are consumed for two or three days a week.
• The second way to get the benefits of fish oil for hair is by taking dietary supplements that contain fish oil, but it is necessary to consult a doctor and refer to him and conduct the necessary tests so that he can determine the appropriate dose for your body, and you will notice the desired results started to appear within two weeks of starting the use of dietary supplements.

Eating Sardines Daily

Eating sardines daily provides us with many benefits, which are as follows:

• Sardines help strengthen bones due to their high content of calcium, which also maintains healthy teeth.
• Sardine fish contain a high percentage of nutrients and vitamins that work to promote heart and blood vessel health and prevent heart attacks.
• Sardines contain calcium and vitamin D, which are two elements that help prevent cancer.
• Strengthen the body's immune system, which reduces the incidence of infectious diseases.
• Eating sardine fish works to strengthen muscles and joints as it contains a high amount of vitamins that promote bone health and protect it from osteoporosis and fractures.
• Regularly eating sardine fish helps in concentration and activity and provides the body with energy and vitality, as it contains elements and minerals that promote the health of the nervous system.
• Eating sardine fish works to strengthen the immune system and prevent viruses and infections.
• The fats found in sardines play a major role in skin cells, as they work to reduce inflammation and maintain skin freshness.

Warnings about Eating Sardines

There are some warnings and things that must be taken into account when consuming sardines by some groups or in large quantities. The following are some of these warnings:

• Sensitivity: Fish allergy is a common type of allergy that may not appear until adulthood. It is noted that it may be accompanied by some symptoms, such as: headache, nasal congestion or obstruction, hives, and asthma symptoms. It is also worth noting that the type of allergy caused by sardines is different from the type of allergy caused by shellfish, such as: crab and shrimp.
• High salt content in some canned types: Canned sardines contain a high percentage of salts; Therefore, it is worth checking the label on the can before buying and trying to buy canned sardines that contain a low percentage of salts if you want to reduce the percentage of salts in the diet.
• High calories: Sardines in general contain a high percentage of calories, regardless of the type of liquid used to preserve the sardines. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful when consuming sardines if you