Stews & Traditional Dishes
Tunisian Couscous: The Traditional, Authentic Recipe
Generous and fragrant, this traditional Tunisian couscous brings together meat, seasonal vegetables and a Tunisian-style spiced tomato sauce. A family recipe, simple to make at home, where artisanal harissa and Sabra hrous give the dish all its spicy character.
Sabra Products Used
Ingredients
- Couscous semolina
- Chicken or meat
- Onion
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Zucchini
- Chickpeas
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper, turmeric
Method
1
The sauce. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pot, then sauté the sliced onion.
2
The Tunisian flavor. Stir in a spoonful of Sabra Harissa, a touch of Sabra Hrous, one to two spoonfuls of Sabra Tomato Paste and a little Sabra Crushed Tomatoes.
3
The meat. Add the chicken or meat, season with salt, pepper and turmeric, add a little water and cook for a few minutes.
4
The vegetables. Add the carrots and potatoes, then the zucchini and chickpeas. Simmer until the vegetables are tender.
5
The semolina. Pour the semolina into a dish, add a little hot water, salt and olive oil, then fluff it with a fork or your hands. Steam it, or alternatively cook it with hot water.
6
Plating. Arrange the semolina on a plate, top with the sauce, meat and vegetables.
With Sabra Products
- Sabra Tomato Paste gives a rich, thick red sauce
- Sabra Crushed Tomatoes bring a homemade tomato taste
- Sabra Harissa brings the traditional Tunisian kick
- Sabra Hrous intensifies the garlic-chili flavor
“A rich, flavorful and authentically Tunisian couscous.”
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