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North African Couscous

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.

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