Moroccan Couscous
Description:
Couscous (from the Berber word k'seksu) is the staple product of North Africa and the national dish of the countries of Maghrib, that is, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Couscous spread from this area, where it originated, to Libya, Mauritania, Egypt, and sub-Saharan countries. Couscous is also consumed in the Middle East, where it is called mughrabiyya.
Ingredients:
- 3 pounds Chicken; cut in 6 pieces loose skin & fat removed
- 1 cup Dried chick peas; soaked overnight and drained
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- teaspoon Saffron
- 1 Sprig flat leaf parsley; chopped
- 1 cup Onion; sliced
- 1 cup Ripe tomato; sliced
- 4 cup Water
- 1 cup Dark raisins
- 2 pounds Couscous
- 1 tablespoon Butter; melted
Preparation:
Put all the ingredients, except the raisins, couscous and butter, in the bottom of the couscousier. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 1/2 hour. Add the raisins and simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside. Mix the dry couscous with 1/2 cup water and toss well. Rub the couscous through your fingers to ensure that there are no lumps. Steam in the top of the couscousier over moderate heat for 15 minutes. Turn the couscous out into a large bowl or onto a tray and add the butter. Return to the top of the couscousier and steam for 20 minutes. The dry couscous should expand 3 times its original size. Preparation of the couscous takes place at the same time as the chicken and chick peas are cooking in the bottom of the couscousier. Serve the chicken, chick peas, raisins, and sauce together in a dish or bowl.
Serving:
The couscous is served in another bowl, the couscous semolina first, and then decorate it with the vegetables, and finally the chicken on the top. Enjoy! Besaha!
_______________________________________Moroccan Cuisine
- Homepage
- Couscous
- Harira
- Bastilla
- Shwa
- Tagine
- Zaalouk
- Seffa
- Moroccan Kefta
- Moroccan Salad
- Fish Kefta
- Fish in Charmoula
- Bissara
- Chorba
- Amlou
- Baghrir
- Chebakia
- Lentils & Pumpkin
- Mint Tea
- Msammen
- Rfissa (Marchouch)