Aromatic Tunisian Lamb Couscous with Apricot-Chili Glaze

Name: Aromatic Tunisian Lamb Couscous with Apricot-Chili Glaze
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g lamb shoulder; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp paprika; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper; 2 cups couscous; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt; 1 cup apricot preserves; 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp honey; 1 large onion; 1 red bell pepper; 1 zucchini; 1 tsp ground cinnamon

A fragrant dish with a touch of sweetness and heat

This vibrant Tunisian-style lamb couscous features tender lamb cubes, a blend of aromatic spices, and a delightful apricot-chili glaze, offering a unique balance of sweet and spicy flavors.

2 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinated Lamb

500g lamb shoulder

cut into small cubes

4 cloves garlic

minced

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Couscous

2 cups couscous

2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt

For the Apricot-Chili Glaze

1 cup apricot preserves

1 tbsp chili garlic sauce

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp honey

For the Aromatics

1 large onion

diced

1 red bell pepper

chopped

1 zucchini

diced

1 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation

Marinating the Lamb

Combine ingredients

In a large bowl, combine lamb cubes, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cayenne, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Coat lamb

Mix well to coat the lamb evenly.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

For best results, marinate the lamb overnight to enhance the flavors.

Preparing the Couscous

Boil broth

Bring chicken or vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Add couscous

Stir in olive oil and couscous, cover, and remove from heat.

Fluff and season

Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and season with salt.

Cooking Process

Sauté Aromatics

In a large skillet, sauté onion, red bell pepper, and zucchini with cinnamon until soft.

Cook Lamb

Add marinated lamb to the skillet and brown evenly on all sides.

Glaze Lamb

Pour apricot-chili glaze over the lamb and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Do not overcook the lamb; it should remain tender.

Plating & Serving