Delicious Moroccan Couscous Recipe

Couscous is a famous traditional Moroccan dish, characterized by its rich flavor and variety of ingredients. It is considered one of the main dishes in Moroccan cuisine and is served on special occasions.

Ingredients:

Couscous:

 The quantity depends on the number of people.

Meat:

 Lamb, beef or chicken (as desired).
Vegetables:

 Carrots, potatoes, zucchini, turnips, squash, onions, tomatoes, hot pepper (optional).
Legumes:

Chickpeas, lentils (optional).
Spices:

 Cumin, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, salt.
Olive oil:

 For frying and seasoning.
Water:

 For boiling vegetables and couscous.
Butter:

 To decorate the dish.

How ​​to prepare:

1. Prepare the meat:
Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces.
 Heat the oil in a pot and stir the meat pieces until browned on all sides.
 Add the chopped onion and stir until wilted.

 Season with salt, black pepper, cumin and turmeric.

 Add boiling water and leave the meat to cook.

2. Preparing the vegetables:

 Cut the vegetables into medium-sized pieces.

 Add the vegetables to the meat after it has cooked a little.

 Season with salt and black pepper.

 Leave the vegetables to cook.

3. Preparing the couscous:
 Wash the couscous well with cold water.

 Place the couscous in a strainer and pour it over a pot of boiling water.

 Leave the couscous for 5 minutes then drain it.

 Repeat the boiling and draining process again.

 The third time, add butter and salt to the couscous and stir well.

4. Serving:
 Place the couscous in a serving dish.

 Pour the meat and vegetable broth over it.

 Garnish the dish with chopped parsley and butter.

 Serve the couscous hot.

Tips:

 You can add legumes such as chickpeas or lentils to the dish to add a rich flavor.

 You can use any type of meat or vegetables as desired and available.

 To make sure the couscous is cooked, you can taste a grain of it before serving it.

 You can add some saffron to the broth to give it a beautiful yellow color.

 This recipe is just a guide, you can modify it according to your personal taste.

 There are many ways to prepare couscous, and each Moroccan region has its own way.

I hope you enjoy preparing and eating this delicious Moroccan dish!