Dajaj Bil Couscous Food

VEGETARIAN COUSCOUS PAELLA

Steps:

• Place oil in large skillet or dutch oven at medium-high heat.
• Add onion and garlic.
• Cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add broth, peas, carrots, salt, turmeric and red pepper.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in uncooked couscous, tomato, parsley and almonds.
• Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

TALHA'S FAVOURITE COUSCOUS (TA'AM BIL JILBANA & FOUL)

Steps:

• Pour the couscous into a large bowl, add the salt & oil. Sprinkle 1/2 cup water over & mix with hands. When water is absorbed, transfer to the couscousier or steamer.
• Steam for 15 minutes. Tip couscous into a large bowl & 'open' by sprinkling a little cold water over the couscous & rubbing between your hands - use no more than 1/4 cup.
• Return to the couscousier & steam again for 15 minutes. Repeat the previous step.
• Whilst the couscous is steaming for the final time, boil the peas & broad beans in a pan of salted water until tender. Finely chop the garlic & add to the pan. Cook for a further minute then drain carefully.
• Do this a third time then pour the couscous into a very large bowl. Open again using a little water, then rib in the margarine & the ghee. Add the peas, broad beans & garlic to the couscous & mix well. Taste & add more salt if desired.

CUSCUS BIL KHODAR (VEGETABLE COUSCOUS)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F
• Mix the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl then stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place potato mixture on a baking sheet. Bake at 450F for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
• While potatoes are baking, bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat then cover and let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Next, gently stir in chickpeas. Keep warm.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion to pan and cook 12 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add pine nuts and raisins then cook 2 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and cook an additional 30 seconds. Stir in honey, and remove from heat.
• Mound couscous in the middle of a serving tray. Place the roasted vegetables around base of couscous. Arrange 5 carrots vertically around couscous then spoon topping over top of couscous.

DIJON SWORDFISH STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Reserve half for cooking process. Add swordfish to a shallow baking dish and cover with remaining marinade, toss til well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler. Brush broiler pan with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
• Place steaks on prepared pan and broil on highest rack level, basting every two minutes. Flip over after 6 minutes and continue cooking another 6 minutes basting that side every two minutes.
• Serve with Mediterranean Style Couscous Salad w/ Roasted Veggies :).