Caramelizing the onions is what brings out extra flavor to this dish --- adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit heat level, make certain that the chicken broth is *hot* before adding to the recipe :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring the broth to a boil; cover with a lid to keep hot; set aside.
- In a large skillet melt the butter with oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in chopped onions with 1 teaspoon brown sugar; sauté stirring until light golden brown (about 15 minutes).
- Add in the garlic, cayenne, turmeric, cumin and ground black pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
- Add in couscous and stir until coated with the onion mixture.
- Mix in the hot broth and currants; cover with a lid.
- Remove from heat and let stand for about 10-15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork then mix in the almonds, then season with salt and more ground black pepper if desired.
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Noxolo Fihla
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves couscous or is looking for a new and exciting side dish.
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[email protected]This couscous dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and savory flavors.
Felicia Elo Pepengou
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the golden raisins and pistachios would go together, but they actually complemented each other really well.
Abduu Maraataa
[email protected]I love the addition of the pistachios. They add a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the dish.
JustaCloud_
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Ashwin Chaudhary
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the couscous was cooked perfectly.
Sohagi Akter
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
ajith gamage
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the couscous turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Bernadette Venter
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the golden raisins, but they really add a nice touch of sweetness to the dish.
Kevin Dadzie
[email protected]This is my new favorite way to make couscous! It's so easy and the results are always delicious.
Don Hopkins
[email protected]I've made this couscous recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and savory ingredients is delightful.
Van Adams
[email protected]This couscous dish was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the couscous was cooked to perfection.