Mauritania - Ngomou

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika adds color without much heat.

Prepare lamb that is already seasoned.

Measure out couscous and set aside.

Chop onions and garlic finely.

Add ground pepper and fresh pepper to taste.

Prepare molochia powder (dried blended jute leaves) and set aside.

Cut vegetables into large chunks.

In a large pot, combine the lamb and vegetables, and add water to cover the ingredients.

Bring the pot to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, cooking until the lamb is tender.

In a separate pot, prepare couscous by placing it in a steamer above the boiling water, allowing it to steam until cooked through.

Once the couscous is ready, fluff it with a fork and serve it alongside the lamb and vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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