I usually halve the recipe, but use the same amount of spices.-Judy
A.
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1-2 pounds (450-900 g) organic or free range chicken thighs, leave whole or cut into pieces
- organic chicken stock
- optional: lamb
1. When meat is browned, add chicken stock to cover the meat.
2. Add: Adjust the spices to taste.
- 10 or more each of whole: peppercorns and cloves
- 1-2 tsp. (5-10 ml) each: harissa and cumin
- 1/8 tsp. (0,6 ml) powdered saffron
- optional: 4 chopped, ripe organic tomatoes
- 1 onions cut into chunks
- 2 large organic carrots, thickly sliced
- 1 Tbs. (15 ml) grated ginger
- 2 tsp. (10 ml) each: turmeric and coriander
- 1/2 tsp. (2,5 ml) cinnamon
- 4-5 dried apricots, cut up
- pinch of: allspice, nutmeg, and black pepper
4. Add:
- 2 cups (480 g) organic garbanzo beans
- peeled and cut into chunks 2 organic each: sweet potatoes, yams, pumpkin, butternut or squash (or a combination)
- peeled and cut into chunks 2 organic turnips
5. Cover and continue cooking 20 minutes.
B. In the couscous steamer (using the couscous pot*):
1. Put 2 cups (480 g) couscous grain that has been soaked in about 3 cup (720 ml) of water until water disappears. (There is gluten free couscous brands.)
2. Wrap the lid in a towel to collect the steam. Put on top of the vegetable saucepan.
3. Add to the saucepan:
- 1 pound (45 g) organic zucchini, cut in large chunk
- 1 pound (45 g) artichoke hearts, quartered (or use marinated ones)
4. Steam 10 minutes.
C. Serving:
1. Put couscous rice on a plate.
2. Fluff with
- 2 Tbs. (30 ml) olive oil or
- 4 Tbs. (60 ml) melted organic butter or
- both!
3. Serve the rice with the bowl of vegetables
4. Garnish with: moistened dried apricots, fresh organic grapes, and organic lemon wedges.
4. Garnish with: moistened dried apricots, fresh organic grapes, and organic lemon wedges.
5. Have extra tube of harissa for those who want it spicier.
For other dishes using harissa:
http://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2014/10/what-to-have-with-harissa.html
http://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2014/12/harissa-with-carrots.html
Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad:
http://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2014/12/middle-eastern-vegetable-salad.html
For other dishes using harissa:
http://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2014/10/what-to-have-with-harissa.html
http://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2014/12/harissa-with-carrots.html
Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad:
http://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2014/12/middle-eastern-vegetable-salad.html