Couscous Royale

Ingredients

• 500 g couscousSubstitute: bulgur wheat
• 400 g lamb shoulderSubstitute: beef
• 4 pieces chicken pieces
• 4 links merguez sausageSubstitute: spicy Italian sausage
• 400 g canned chickpeas
• 3 large carrots
• 2 medium turnipsSubstitute: parsnips
• 2 medium zucchini

Instructions

1. 1

   Simmer lamb and chicken in a large pot with onion, tomato paste, ras el hanout, and salt for 45 minutes.

2. 2

   Add carrots, turnips, and chickpeas, cook 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Add zucchini and cook 10 more minutes until all vegetables are tender.

4. 4

   Steam couscous: cover with equal volume boiling water, let stand 5 minutes, fluff with fork and butter.

5. 5

   Grill merguez sausages until charred on all sides.

6. 6

   Mound couscous on a large platter, arrange meats and vegetables on top.

7. 7

   Ladle broth over everything and serve with harissa on the side.