Algerian Couscous
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
10
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Ingredients for - Algerian Couscous

1. Olive oil, or more as needed, divided - ¼ cup
2. Mutton chops, fat removed - 8
3. Chicken Drumsticks - 4
4. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 1 pinch
5. Onions, quartered - 3
6. Water to cover - 3
7. Ground turmeric - 2 tablespoons
8. Ground cumin - 2 tablespoons
9. Ground coriander - 2 tablespoons
10. Potatoes, cut into chunks - 3
11. Turnips, cut into chunks - 3
12. Carrots, sliced lengthwise and cut into chunks - 3
13. Tomato paste - 1 (6 ounce) can
14. Ras el hanout - 2 tablespoons
15. Chickpeas, drained - 1 (7 ounce) can
16. Zucchini, sliced lengthwise and cut into chunks - 2
17. Cilantro, chopped - 5 sprigs
18. Water - 3 cups
19. Couscous - 2 cups
20. Butter - 1 tablespoon
21. Harissa - 3 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Algerian Couscous

1. Stage

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season mutton chops and chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper; cook in batches with onions in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate.

2. Stage

Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to release browned bits. Return mutton chops and chicken to the pot. Pour in enough water to cover; add turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 20 minutes.

3. Stage

Stir potatoes, turnips, and carrots into the pot. Simmer, covered, until vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes. Mix in tomato paste and ras el hanout; cook for 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, zucchini, and cilantro; continue cooking, covered, until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.

4. Stage

Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous and butter. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Transfer to a serving dish.

5. Stage

Ladle 2 scoops of cooking liquid into a bowl; mix in harissa until smooth.

6. Stage

Scoop vegetables onto a serving plate. Scoop mutton and chicken onto a separate plate. Serve alongside couscous, harissa sauce, and remaining cooking liquid in the pot.