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Chermoula-Marinated Flank Steak

Aromatic and slightly piquant, this Spanish marinade adds full-bodied flavour to chicken, pork and fish, too. Use fresh mint from the garden if you have it

##INGREDIENTS## * 1 pinch saffron * 1 lemon, zested and juiced * 2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted * 2 tsp coriander seeds, toasted * 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted * 2 red Thai chilies, roughly chopped * 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped * 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves * 1 bunch mint, leaves only * 1/2 cup olive oil * 2 lbs flank steak, trimmed of any silver skin

(see INSTRUCTIONS below)

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##INSTRUCTIONS## 1. Soak saffron in 2 tablespoons lemon juice for 5 minutes. 2. Place saffron mixture, lemon zest and next 5 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined. With processor running, add cilantro and mint and slowly pour in olive oil. 3. Rub meat with marinade and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight. 4. Preheat barbecue to medium-high. Grill for approximately 8 to 10 minutes per side. 5. Remove from barbecue and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain to serve. Makes 8 servings.

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