SIMPLIFIED TRADITIONAL MOROCCAN COUSCOUS WITH VEGETABLES

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Couscous is the traditional family meal on Fridays in Morocco, and best when made by a Moroccan mom. When I was living there, my roommates and I would wait all week for Couscous Friday, so naturally when I returned to the States, I had major withdrawals from it. The traditional preparation is very time consuming and requires special equipment, so I adapted the recipe that I learned in the village to be made at home. I think Norah would be proud!

Provided by Sarah Hopkins

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 (2 1/2 pound) whole chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
3 large carrots, halved
1 small head green cabbage, cut into 6 segments, core intact
2 medium zucchini, quartered
1 ½ cups water
1 cup couscous (such as Dari)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix turmeric, salt, cumin, ginger, pepper, cinnamon, and cloves together in a small bowl. Place chicken in a Dutch oven. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the spice mix onto the chicken and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Cover chicken and bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 50 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 20 minutes. Let rest, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Combine broth, butter, and remaining spice mix in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and add carrots. Reduce heat and simmer until starting to soften, about 10 minutes. Add cabbage and zucchini. Add the chicken drippings from the Dutch oven. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large, shallow bowl. Place chicken the middle and arrange vegetables around the chicken. Pour 4 to 5 ladles of the broth over the whole dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1301.2 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Lily McLean
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the couscous and the vegetables. I will definitely be making this dish again.


khiya407
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper.


Ademola Aderonke
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The couscous is delicious and the vegetables are so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Moroccan food.


Mohamed Faahim
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I love this recipe! The couscous is so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Shehzad Aslam
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This is my go-to recipe for couscous. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The couscous is always fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are always cooked perfectly.


Arnob Haldar
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think adding some more salt and pepper would have helped to give it more flavor.


Soraya Buys
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The couscous was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Daniel Okoli
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rao Shakeel
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Robotics
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who enjoys spicy food.


Dickson Emmanuel
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Manu Soft
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The couscous was a bit bland for my taste. I think adding some more spices would have helped to give it more flavor.


Reza joshim
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This dish is a great way to experience the flavors of Morocco. The spices are perfectly balanced and the couscous is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend trying this recipe!


Rashid Salim
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it! The couscous turned out perfect and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. My friends loved it and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Nicholas Copeland
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This Moroccan couscous was a delightful culinary journey. The combination of vegetables, spices, and couscous created a symphony of flavors that tantalized my taste buds. The dish was easy to follow and the end result was impressive. My family raved


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