Medium
Algerian
Couscous Algerois
Traditional Algerian couscous with lamb, vegetables, and aromatic spices.
120
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
90 min
Cook Time
120 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
2.00 lbs
Lamb shoulder
cut into chunks
2.00 cups
Couscous
medium grain
3.00
Turnips
quartered
4.00
Carrots
large pieces
2.00
Zucchini
thick slices
1.00 cup
Chickpeas
cooked
2.00 tbsp
Ras el hanout
spice blend
1.00 tbsp
Harissa paste
2.00 tbsp
Tomato paste
2.00
Onions
quartered
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Brown lamb pieces in heavy pot with olive oil.
2
Add onions, tomato paste, and spices.
3
Cover with water and simmer 1 hour.
4
Add vegetables and chickpeas.
5
Steam couscous separately following package directions.
6
Adjust seasoning with harissa.
7
Serve couscous topped with meat and vegetables.