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Savory Delight: Aromatic Moroccan Lamb and Vegetable Couscous


Category: Main Dish - (896)
Origin: Morocco
Source: Anya von Bremzen


This classic couscous is loaded with slow-cooked lamb and poached vegetables, and spiced with generous amounts of cumin. Servings: 8


Ingredients:
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced

Large pinch of saffron threads

Water

4 meaty lamb shanks (about 1 pound each)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon sweet paprika, plus more for dusting

2 teaspoons ground cumin

Large pinch of cayenne pepper

3 large plum tomatoes—peeled, seeded and quartered

10 parsley sprigs and 1 large thyme sprig, tied in kitchen string

3 medium boiling potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks

3 large celery ribs, cut into 2-inch lengths

2 large carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths

2 red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces

3 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch pieces

2 cups frozen peas

2 cups couscous

1/4 cup slivered mint leaves

Harissa, for serving
Preparation:
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced

Large pinch of saffron threads

Water

4 meaty lamb shanks (about 1 pound each)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon sweet paprika, plus more for dusting

2 teaspoons ground cumin

Large pinch of cayenne pepper

3 large plum tomatoes—peeled, seeded and quartered

10 parsley sprigs and 1 large thyme sprig, tied in kitchen string

3 medium boiling potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks

3 large celery ribs, cut into 2-inch lengths

2 large carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths

2 red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces

3 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch pieces

2 cups frozen peas

2 cups couscous

1/4 cup slivered mint leaves

Harissa, for serving

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