Tunisian Dried Lamb Meat Couscous / كسكسي بالقديد / Kosksi bel 9adid

dried lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often more affordable.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is higher in protein and fiber, while rice is more economical.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with less complexity, while red pepper flakes are usually cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Cut 1 onion in half and dice into small pieces.

Cut 3 carrots nicely, cut off the ends, and cut them in half.

Cut 2 tomatoes into small cubes and prepare 2 hot peppers.

Grab a steamer pot and heat some oil over medium heat.

Add sun-dried hot peppers and stir until crispy and the color becomes a little dark.

Add homemade dried sausages and stir for 5 minutes to extract the taste.

Add the diced onions and stir for about 4 to 7 minutes until slightly softened.

Add 1/2 can of tomato pulp and 2 diced fresh tomatoes.

Add dried lamb meat and soaked beans, 1 tablespoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Add 4 potatoes and 3 onions, then pour in boiling water until covering the vegetables.

Prepare couscous by adding some olive oil, 2 tablespoons turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Put couscous in the steamer for about 20 minutes.

Place couscous on a large plate and add some sauce, mix well, and return to the steamer for another 8 minutes.

Boil 3 eggs for 12 minutes.

Mix the couscous with the remaining sauce until you get a nice color and garnish to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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