How To Make Tunisian Couscous | Quick And Easy Couscous

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

lamb

🥗Healthier: beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Beef is leaner than lamb, and pork is typically cheaper.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers similar heat, while red pepper flakes are more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

Add chicken and soaked chickpeas to the pot.

Add red chili powder for flavor and color.

Stir in tomato paste and spices: paprika, turmeric, caraway, salt, and pepper.

Mix well all the ingredients in the pot.

Pour in enough boiling water to cover the chicken and give it a gentle stir.

Add firmer vegetables like carrots and potatoes first and let everything simmer for a few minutes.

Once the sauce starts to boil, add softer vegetables like zucchini and pumpkin.

Lower the heat slightly and let the sauce simmer until all the vegetables are tender and the broth is rich and flavorful.

Place couscous in a large bowl and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

Mix the couscous grains with olive oil using your hands to coat them evenly.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and a few whole cloves to the couscous.

Gently mix everything with cups of hot water into the couscous until well combined.

Cover and let it steam for 5 to 10 minutes.

Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains.

Transfer the couscous to a large bowl every 15 minutes, gently mixing it using your hands and drizzling a little bit of sauce on top to add flavor and moisture.

Return it to the steamer and repeat this process three times, totaling around 45 to 50 minutes of steaming for perfect fluffy couscous.

To serve, place the fluffy couscous on a large serving plate and make a well in the center.

Pour the rich sauce with tender chicken into the well.

Arrange fried red peppers on top for a beautiful finish.

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