Khlea Explained

Khlea or khlii (Arabic: الخليع) is a preserved meat, usually made with beef or lamb, originating from Morocco^[1] and Algeria.^{[2] [3]} Khlea is made by cutting meat into strips and letting it dry in the sun after marinating it in garlic, coriander and cumin.^[4] The meat is cooked in a mixture of water, oil and animal fat.^[5] Upon cooling, the meat is submerged in more animal fat and left to dry. Khlea can be preserved for up to two years at room temperature.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: All About Khlea: Morocco's Preserved Meat. 2016-06-17. Pint Size Gourmets. 2018-03-31. en-US.
2. News: Khliaa Ezir.
3. Book: Bouayed, Fatima-Zohra . Le livre de la cuisine d'Algérie . SNED . 1981 . 978-2201016486 . Algeria . 382 . Fr.
4. Web site: Dried meat : Khlii. dafina.net. 2018-03-31.
5. News: How Preserved Meat Is Used on Moroccan Food. The Spruce. 2018-03-31.
6. News: Moroccan Preserved Meat - Khlii or Khlea. 2017-09-08. Taste of Maroc. 2018-03-31. en-US.