Name: Spicy red couscous
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon harissa; 2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 4 green onions, sliced thinly; 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock; 1/2 cup (125ml) water; 1 1/2 cup (300g) couscous; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Spicy red couscous

Moroccan-style couscous spiced with harissa; a great side served with saucy meat dishes.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon harissa

2 teaspoon sweet paprika

4 green onions, sliced thinly

1 cup (250ml) chicken stock

1/2 cup (125ml) water

1 1/2 cup (300g) couscous

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

1.Heat oil in medium saucepan; cook harissa, paprika and half the onion, stirring, about 2 minutes or until fragrant.

2.Add stock and the water to onion mixture; bring to the boil. Remove from heat, add couscous; cover, stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, fluffing with fork occasionally.

3.Stir juice into couscous; season to taste. Serve sprinkled with remaining onion.

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