Fragrant Moroccan Spiced Mince with Couscous

Time

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min · 20 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Combine first 10 ingredients in a small bowl or jar. (These are fairly forgiving. You can double or triple the quantities and leave them in a jar for next time.).

2. 2

   Toast almonds and pine nuts if not already done. Careful NOT to burn. Can place in a non stick fry pan or a saucepan on low heat until they start to brown or are golden. Remove from heat, place on a towel or paper towels to cool. Nuts keep browning slightly after being removed from their heat source.

3. 3

   Put couscous and raisins in a bowl and pour boiling water and orange juice over them. Allow to sit while you cook. (Adjust the water/juice to the instructions of how to cook the couscous. Try not to add too much liquid, it will go soggy).

4. 4

   Over medium to high heat, put oil in a large fry pan with approximately 2tb of the mixed spices. Cook through til fragrant (1-3 minutes).

   3 min
5. 5

   Add garlic and ginger and cook for a further 2 minutes. Stirring and careful not to burn. Add onion, cook til transparent. Add mince, cook til browned. Add carrot, mix through then add cabbage, a bit at a time so it reduces. Add capsicum (red pepper).

   2 min
6. 6

   Taste for flavours. Season with salt or pepper or if you have more spices left, add more if necessary.

7. 7

   Add nuts, cous cous and raisins and mix through. Serve.

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Allergens

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