Traditional Moroccan Couscous
Recipe by Oum Arwa
Learn how to prepare an authentic Moroccan couscous, flavored with spices, vegetables, and lamb meat, with perfectly aerated fine couscous. This detailed recipe guides you step by step, from sautéing the aromatics to steaming the couscous, for a convivial meal for 5 people.
MediumMoroccanServes 5
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Source Video
50m
Prep
2h
Cook
20m
Cleanup
3h 10m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$18.85
Per serving:$3.77
Critical Success Points
- • Brown the meat with the spices
- • Steam the couscous uncovered
- • Add cold water in several batches to hydrate the couscous
- • Avoid compressing the couscous while mixing
Safety Warnings
- • Beware of the very hot steam from the couscoussier: wear kitchen gloves.
- • Hot oil can splatter: handle with care.
- • Do not touch the couscous immediately after cooking; it is very hot.
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