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Couscous Mastery

The crown jewel of Moroccan cuisine. Every Friday, families gather around steaming plates of perfectly prepared couscous, continuing a tradition that spans generations.

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UNESCO Heritage

Couscous is traditionally prepared on Fridays in Morocco, and UNESCO recognized the knowledge, know-how and practices pertaining to the production and consumption of couscous as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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National
⏱️ 3 hours👥 84.9

Couscous with Seven Vegetables

Traditional Friday couscous with a rich variety of seasonal vegetables and tender meat.

Medium

Key Ingredients:

2 cups couscous
1 lb lamb or beef
Carrots, turnips, zucchini
Chickpeas (cooked)
Pumpkin pieces
Onions and tomatoes

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Casablanca
⏱️ 2 hours👥 64.7

Couscous with Chicken

Tender chicken pieces with aromatic vegetables in a saffron-infused broth.

Easy

Key Ingredients:

2 cups couscous
1 whole chicken, cut up
Carrots and zucchini
Green beans
Saffron threads
Ginger and turmeric

+2 more ingredients

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Fes
⏱️ 1.5 hours👥 64.8

Sweet Couscous (Seffa)

Festive sweet couscous with cinnamon, almonds, and powdered sugar.

Easy

Key Ingredients:

2 cups fine couscous
1 cup blanched almonds
Cinnamon powder
Powdered sugar
Orange blossom water
Butter

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Essaouira
⏱️ 2.5 hours👥 64.6

Couscous with Fish

Coastal specialty with fresh fish, vegetables, and a tomato-based sauce.

Medium

Key Ingredients:

2 cups couscous
2 lbs white fish fillets
Tomatoes and bell peppers
Onions and garlic
Preserved lemons
Cilantro and parsley

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Marrakech
⏱️ 3.5 hours👥 84.8

Couscous with Lamb

Rich and hearty couscous with succulent lamb and root vegetables.

Medium

Key Ingredients:

2 cups couscous
2 lbs lamb shoulder
Root vegetables mix
Dried fruits
Moroccan spices
Stock

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Modern
⏱️ 1.5 hours👥 64.5

Vegetarian Couscous

Colorful medley of seasonal vegetables in a fragrant vegetable broth.

Easy

Key Ingredients:

2 cups couscous
Mixed seasonal vegetables
Vegetable broth
Chickpeas and lentils
Moroccan spices
Olive oil

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Master Couscous Preparation

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Perfect Steam

Steam couscous three times for the fluffiest texture, checking for doneness each time

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Gentle Mixing

Use a fork to fluff grains between steamings, never compress or overmix

Timing is Key

Start vegetables first, add delicate items last to ensure everything finishes together

Regional Variations Across Morocco

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Atlas Mountains

Hearty meat and root vegetable combinations, perfect for cold mountain weather

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Coastal Regions

Fresh fish and seafood couscous with Mediterranean influences

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Desert Areas

Preserved ingredients and dried fruits, adapted to arid climates