Sunday, November 15, 2009

Lamb and Couscous

Omar's Couscous
Serves 4

19oz canned chickpeas
3 medium onions, sliced
2 lbs lamb stew, plus bones, cubed
2 pinch saffron
1 tsp tumeric
2 tap allspice
1 habanero, minced
1 tsp cinnamon
3 medium carrot, chopped
2 zucchini, sliced
16oz diced tomatoes
2 boxes couscous
1 Tbs ginger, minced
1/4 cup sugar
1 quart beef broth
Parsley, cilantro, almonds

Brown onions and spices in a big heavy pot. Add the lamb and brown. Cover with broth and let simmmer 1 hour.
Add ginger, tomatoes, and sugar and simmer 20 minutes.
Add chickpeas, carrot, and zucchini and cook 20 minutes. Garnish and server with couscous.

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