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The most popular dish in France? According to our french friends yes. Apparently because every region in France has its own speciality but they all love couscous.

## Spice Mix

- cardamom
- cumin
- clove
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- dry ginger
- chili peppers
- coriander seed
- peppercorn
- sweet and hot paprika
- dry turmeric

## Main Part

- meat: lamb, beef, goat meat, or chicken large pieces on the bone
- large onion, chopped
- tomatoes
- parsley and cilantro?
- chickpeas?
- carrots
- butternut squash (acorn squash?)
- zucchini

## Tfaya topping

- raisins, soaked in water?
- onions, preferably red
- water
- butter
- honey
- pepper
- cinnamon
- ginger
- turmeric
- saffron threads, crumbled
- salt
- orange flower water???

## Couscous

I buy instant couscous. Follow package instructions. Usually just add boiling water / chicken stock and let rest for 10min then fluff with olive oil and fork.

For gluten free option swap the couscous for quinoa.

## Sources
- https://tasteofmaroc.com/moroccan-couscous-with-seven-vegetables/
- https://perfectlyprovence.co/couscous-french-favourites-recipe/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ras_el_hanout

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