Couscous with Vegetables, Meat, and Chickpeas πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦πŸ₯•πŸ₯”πŸ§…πŸ–πŸ₯£


Alright, this dish is Couscous with Vegetables, Meat, and Chickpeas, a traditional and beloved dish in Morocco and many North African countries. Here's the name, ingredients, and preparation method with an emoji for each element:

Recipe Name: Couscous with Vegetables, Meat, and Chickpeas πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦πŸ₯•πŸ₯”πŸ§…πŸ–πŸ₯£

Ingredients:

  • For the Couscous:
    • Coarse or medium semolina couscous 🍚
    • Vegetable oil 🌻
    • Water πŸ’§
    • Salt πŸ§‚
  • For the Broth (Marqa):
    • Pieces of meat (lamb, beef, or chicken) πŸ–
    • Chopped onion πŸ§…
    • Diced tomatoes πŸ…
    • Sliced carrots πŸ₯•
    • Diced potatoes πŸ₯”
    • Sliced zucchini πŸ₯’
    • Diced pumpkin (optional) πŸŽƒ
    • Soaked and cooked chickpeas πŸ₯£
    • Olive oil πŸ«’
    • Spices (turmeric ✨, ginger ✨, black pepper ⚫, cinnamon ✨, saffron or yellow food coloring ✨)
    • Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish 🌿
    • Water or broth πŸ’§
  • For Tfaya (optional, sometimes served with couscous):
    • Sliced onions πŸ§…
    • Raisins πŸ‡
    • Sugar 🍬
    • Cinnamon ✨
    • Orange blossom water (optional) 🌸
    • Oil or butter 🧈

Preparation Method:

  1. Prepare the Couscous: In a large bowl, place the semolina couscous 🍚 and drizzle with vegetable oil 🌻. Toss with your fingertips until the semolina is coated. Gradually add salt πŸ§‚ and water πŸ’§, stirring until the semolina absorbs the water. Set aside for a few minutes.
  2. Place the couscous in a couscoussier (a special steamer for couscous) over a pot of boiling water. Cover the couscoussier and steam the couscous for 15-20 minutes. Remove the couscous and place it back in the bowl. Sprinkle with a little more water, fluff it with a fork, and break up any lumps. Let it sit again to absorb the water. Repeat the steaming process two or three times until the couscous is tender and fluffy.
  3. Prepare the Broth: In a large pot, heat olive oil πŸ«’ and add the meat pieces πŸ–. Brown them on all sides. Add the chopped onion πŸ§… and sautΓ© until softened. Add the diced tomatoes πŸ… and spices (turmeric ✨, ginger ✨, black pepper ⚫, cinnamon ✨, saffron ✨) and stir well.
  4. Add the sliced carrots πŸ₯•, diced potatoes πŸ₯”, and pumpkin (if using) πŸŽƒ. Stir. Add water or broth πŸ’§ to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the type of meat.
  5. Add the sliced zucchini πŸ₯’ and cooked chickpeas πŸ₯£ in the last stages of cooking so the zucchini doesn't become too soft. Let the broth simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and all the vegetables are tender.
  6. Prepare Tfaya (optional): In a small saucepan, combine the sliced onions πŸ§…, raisins πŸ‡, sugar 🍬, cinnamon ✨, and a little oil or butter 🧈. Add a little water and cook over low heat until the onions are caramelized and the raisins are plump. You can add orange blossom water 🌸 at the end for a distinctive flavor.
  7. Serve: Place the steamed couscous in a large serving dish. Make a well in the center and arrange the meat pieces πŸ–, vegetables πŸ₯•πŸ₯”πŸ₯’πŸŽƒ, and chickpeas πŸ₯£ in the middle. Ladle some of the broth over the couscous and vegetables. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro 🌿. Serve the Tfaya (if prepared) in a separate bowl for those who want to add it.

Enjoy your meal! πŸ˜‹

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