MOROCCAN ROASTED TURKEY STUFFED WITH COUSCOUS

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Make and share this Moroccan Roasted Turkey Stuffed With Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup instant couscous, uncooked
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup golden raisins or 1/2 cup currants
1/4 cup blanched slivered almond
1/4 cup almond meal (2oz almonds, pulverized)
1/2 preserved lemon, rind only, rinsed & sliced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 (6 -7 lb) whole turkey
1 pinch pulverized saffron
2 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix (Ras El Hanout - Moroccan Spice Mix)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large onion, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sweet unsalted butter
1 cup honey

Steps:

  • Mix the boiling water, salt & couscous in a large bowl. Then stir in the raisins and almonds, cover & let steam for ten minutes. Fluff with fork to separate the grains.
  • Stir in the almond meal, butter, cinnamon, sugar & lemon pieces. Taste for seasoning and adjust according to your tastes. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix the saffron and Ras el Hanout with olive oil and rub all over the turkey. Stuff the turkey at both ends with the couscous, packing it loosely.
  • Sew the openings closed with strong thread. Tie the turkeys feet together and place breast side down in a roasting pan. Add 3-4 Cups water, onion, and salt and 1/2 cup butter to the pan. Cover with foil and cook on 325 for an hour.
  • At the end of the first hour of braising, turn the turkey over, then add the honey to the juices in the pan. Continue cooking and basting the turkey until tender (approximately 2 more hours).
  • Transfer the turkey to a serving platter and remove the string. Pour the juice from the pan into a medium pot.
  • Simmer the juice over medium heat until the liquid in the pot has evaporated and the honey begins to caramelize.
  • Then stir in last of the butter into the honey mixture to make a rich, thick sauce. Pour over the turkey and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1313.6, Fat 74.6, SaturatedFat 29, Cholesterol 307.1, Sodium 521.1, Carbohydrate 88.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 60, Protein 74.8

David Almaz√°n
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This is the best turkey recipe I've ever tried!


Mujeeb Real Vlog
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This recipe is a keeper!


Kayleigh white
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I can't wait to make this recipe again!


Downey Nekesa
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This is a must-try recipe for anyone who loves turkey and couscous!


Sohana Suraiya
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I would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars.


Md motaleb Mia
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Overall, this was a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it to others.


asma Bybi
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The stuffing was a bit bland for my taste, but the turkey was cooked perfectly.


Tofial Ahmed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the turkey turned out great! I would definitely make it again.


Maisie Mccabe
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The turkey was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious. I think I would try brining the turkey next time to help keep it moist.


Century Hitters
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it! He said the turkey was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was packed with flavor. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys spicy food.


Najeeb Jan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the turkey turned out great! The skin was crispy and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make holiday meal.


Yaseen Khaksar
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This was the best turkey I've ever had! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the stuffing was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Isaiah Sykes
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The turkey was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I especially liked the combination of the spices, herbs, and dried fruits.


Udani Nisansala
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This Moroccan roasted turkey with couscous stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The turkey was moist and flavorful, and the couscous stuffing was perfectly cooked. The combination of the spices, herbs, and dried fruits gave the dish a uniqu