Kesksou Tfaya

Name: Kesksou Tfaya
Yield: serve 6
Ingredients: 4 cups couscous; 4 cups warm water; 1/2–1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons butter or extra oil; 2 pounds lamb, cut into large pieces; 2 1/2 pounds onions; Salt and pepper; 3/4–1 teaspoon ginger; 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 4 cloves; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads or powder; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup raisins, soaked in water for 20 minutes; 1 cup almonds

December 9, 2011

The special feature of this dish is the exquisite mix of honeyed caramelized onions and raisins called tfaya which is served as a topping of the long-cooked, deliciously tender meat. The broth which moistens the grain is the meat broth. A sprinkling of fried or toasted almonds is an optional garnish.

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