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HAMZA - African Couscous Dessert | Comment Faire du Hamza au Yaourt

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Hamza

Cultural Context

Hamza is a traditional Moroccan dish often enjoyed during festive occasions. It showcases the rich flavors of North African spices and is typically served with a variety of vegetables and legumes. This dish reflects the communal spirit of Moroccan dining, where meals are shared among family and friends. Today, Hamza has gained popularity beyond Morocco, inspiring variations in many countries, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

MoroccanMAmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup Pearl couscous
2 cups Sour Cream
3 cups Yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1 cup Coconut milk
1/4 cup Evaporated milk
1/3 cup Sugar
2 tbsp Butter
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 tsp Orange blossom water
Nutmeg

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quick to cook, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs enhance flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are often cheaper.

1

Combine sour cream, yogurt and sugar. Mix well.

2

Add the coconut milk and mix well.

3

Add the evaporated milk and mix well.

4

Taste the sugar and adjust if needed.

5

Grate some nutmeg.

6

Add the vanilla extract.

7

Add the 'Fleurs d'oranger'.

8

Mix well and refrigerate.

9

Bring some water to a boil.

10

Cook the couscous for 12 min.

11

Drain the couscous.

12

Combine the couscous with butter.

13

Let the couscous cool down.

14

Gradually add the couscous into the yogurt mixture, mix well.

15

Keep adding the couscous and mixing until you get your desired consistency.

16

Once you like the consistency, refrigerate and serve cold!

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

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