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Couscous Tfaya (Couscous with Caramelized Onion Topping)

Couscous Tfaya (Couscous with Caramelized Onion Topping)

A luxurious and sweet variation of the classic couscous, Couscous Tfaya is a specialty often served at celebrations. The fluffy steamed couscous is generously topped with Tfaya—a heavenly mixture of caramelized onions, raisins, and cinnamon—and often accompanied by tender pieces of chicken or lamb and garnished with fried almonds. Every spoonful is a perfect balance of savory, sweet

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 75
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • For the Meat (optional):
  • 1 chicken, cut into pieces, or 500g lamb shoulder
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp saffron
  • Salt and pepper
  • 60ml olive oil
  • 500ml water
  • For the Tfaya:
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 100g butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 100g raisins
  • 60ml water
  • For the Couscous:
  • 500g medium couscous
  • 600ml water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 100g fried almonds for garnish

A luxurious and sweet variation of the classic couscous, Couscous Tfaya is a specialty often served at celebrations. The fluffy steamed couscous is generously topped with Tfaya—a heavenly mixture of caramelized onions, raisins, and cinnamon—and often accompanied by tender pieces of chicken or lamb and garnished with fried almonds. Every spoonful is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors.

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