Name: Algerian Couscous
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 67 min
Total time: 102 min
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 0.25 cup olive oil, or more as needed, divided; 8 mutton chops, fat removed; 4 chicken drumsticks; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste; 3 onions, quartered; water to cover; 2 tablespoons ground turmeric; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 3 potatoes, cut into chunks; 3 turnips, cut into chunks; 3 carrots, sliced lengthwise and cut into chunks; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons ras el hanout; 1 (7 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise and cut into chunks; 5 sprigs cilantro, chopped; 3 cups water; 2 cups couscous; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 tablespoons harissa

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Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season mutton chops and chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper; cook in batches with onions in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate.

Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to release browned bits. Return mutton chops and chicken to the pot. Pour in enough water to cover; add turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer for 20 minutes.

Stir potatoes, turnips, and carrots into the pot. Simmer, covered, until vegetables start to soften, about 10 minutes. Mix in tomato paste and ras el hanout; cook for 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, zucchini, and cilantro; continue cooking, covered, until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.

Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in couscous and butter. Cover saucepan and let stand until water is absorbed completely, 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Transfer to a serving dish.

Ladle 2 scoops of cooking liquid into a bowl; mix in harissa until smooth.

Scoop vegetables onto a serving plate. Scoop mutton and chicken onto a separate plate. Serve alongside couscous, harissa sauce, and remaining cooking liquid in the pot.

Algerian Couscous

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