Moroccan-style couscous
Description
Couscous is one of the most popular dishes in the Maghreb. It is usually prepared with lamb, chicken, and even fish. The type and quantity of vegetables can vary greatly, depending on the region and seasonality. I suggest you try preparing Moroccan-style couscous with chicken. I'm sure you'll enjoy this dish.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Cut all ingredients into pieces of any size, but try not to make them too small. First, chop the onion and carrot and sauté until soft.
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Step 3
Then add the sliced chicken fillet, salt, and spices to taste.
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Step 4
Fry everything together, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked.
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Step 5
Add the sliced pepper and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
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Step 6
At the end, add peeled tomatoes cut into cubes, finely chopped garlic, and sliced olives. After 5-7 minutes, remove the pan from the heat. Meanwhile, while cooking the meat with vegetables, prepare the couscous. Couscous is very easy to make—simply pour boiling water over it according to the instructions on the package and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or cook it by steaming until done.
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Step 7
I don't have a special couscous steamer, so I use a regular steaming container. I line the bottom with foil and make numerous tiny holes with a toothpick all over the base to allow steam to pass through. Since pre-steamed couscous is sold in our stores, steaming doesn't take much time compared to traditional unsteamed couscous. Place the couscous in the steamer and cook for 10 minutes, then add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and rub thoroughly with your hands.
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Step 8
Place the cooked couscous on a serving dish, put the meat with vegetables in the center, and garnish with herbs.