Lamb with couscous is a traditional dish that combines tender lamb meat with a mixture of spices and couscous, perfect for a meal full of flavours and textures.
Ingredients (for 4 people):
- 800 g lamb pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, cut into slices
- 2 celery stalks, cut into pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of ras el hanout
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 500 ml of lamb or vegetable stock
- 100 g sultanas
- 200 g couscous
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh rosemary or mint leaves for garnish
Elaboration:
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots and celery and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add the lamb to the pan and cook for 5-10 minutes until the meat is browned on all sides.
- Add the ras el hanout, cumin, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon. Stir well to coat the meat with the spices. Cook for a couple more minutes to lightly toast the spices.
- Pour the stock over the mixture and add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to the instructions on the packet. Add the sultanas and butter to the cooked couscous and stir well.
- Serve the lamb with the couscous, garnished with rosemary leaves or fresh mint.
Suggested presentation:
- Serve the lamb on a large plate, accompanied by couscous on one side, garnished with some rosemary leaves or fresh mint for a touch of colour and freshness.
Calories and nutritional data (per approximate serving):
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fibre: 5 g
Processing time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Additional advice:
- Adding an extra teaspoon of ras el hanout can add a special touch to this dish, giving it a more complex blend of flavours. This traditional North African spice blend often includes cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg and other spices, which adds a unique flavour.
- You can add some toasted almonds for a crunchy touch.
- Adjust the spices to your taste: if you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of ras el hanout or eliminate the pepper.
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