Algerian Couscous

Name: Algerian Couscous
Ingredients: 2.2 lbs couscous (1 kg); 7 tablespoons clarified butter or unsalted butter (100 grams); Raisins or dried grapes; Water; Broth; 2.2 lbs meat, such as lamb or beef (1 kg); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 medium fresh tomatoes; 2 medium onions; Oil; 4 carrots; 2 turnips; 2 potatoes; 3 zucchini; Celery; Salt; Black pepper; Spice mix (Ras el Hanout); 1 cinnamon stick; Water for the broth; 2 green bell peppers; 2 tomatoes; 1 onion; Oil; Vinegar; Salt

ملاك للطبخ و الحلويات @cook_malak

الجزائر

This couscous is a must-have for special occasions and celebrations.

ملاك للطبخ و الحلويات @cook_malak

الجزائر

This couscous is a must-have for special occasions and celebrations.

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Ingredients

2.2 lbscouscous (1 kg)
7 tablespoonsclarified butter or unsalted butter (100 grams)
Raisins or dried grapes
Water
Broth
2.2 lbsmeat, such as lamb or beef (1 kg)
2 tablespoonstomato paste
2medium fresh tomatoes
2medium onions
Oil
4carrots
2turnips
2potatoes
3zucchini
Celery
Salt
Black pepper
Spice mix (Ras el Hanout)
1cinnamon stick
Water for the broth
For the salad:
2green bell peppers
2tomatoes
1onion
Oil
Vinegar
Salt

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Steps

1

Place the couscous in a large bowl. Sprinkle with water and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Steam the couscous. Once steamed, return it to the bowl, add salt, sprinkle with water again, and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of clarified butter and let it absorb. Steam the couscous a second time until fully cooked and fluffy.
2

In a pot, heat oil and add the meat, onions, tomato paste, and 2 fresh tomatoes. Sauté well, then add the vegetables and spices. Pour in water to cover and cook until the meat and vegetables are tender.
3

For the salad, dice the green bell peppers, tomatoes, and onion. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Serve the salad alongside the couscous.