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Mauritanian Couscous with Meat

Mauritanian Couscous with Meat

Mauritania

120Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

Steamed couscous crowned with a slow-cooked stew of lamb or goat and desert vegetables, a Moorish celebration dish shared from one great platter.

Equipment
  • Couscoussier or steamer
  • Large pot
  • Large bowl
  • Fork
  • Ladle
Ingredients
Couscous4 cups
Lamb or goat, on the bone800 g
Onions2
Tomatoes3
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Carrots3
Pumpkin or squash400 g
Turnip2
Cabbage¼ head
Chickpeas1 cup
Garlic4 cloves
Cumin and paprika2 tsp
Vegetable oil⅓ cup
Water6 cups
Saltto taste

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