This recipe uses a spice mix called Ras el Hanout. The name is Arabic for 'head of the shop' and implies a mixture of the best spices the seller has to offer. There is no definitive combination of spices that makes up Ras el Hanout. Each shop, company or person may have their own blend. Commonly used ingredients include cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ground chilli peppers, cumin, peppercorn, paprika, fenugreek, and turmeric.
1 Each Garlic Clove
50 g Prunes & Dates
1 Cup Baby Spinach
1 Each Carrot
35 g Roasted Almonds
1 Each Red Onion
0.75 Cup Couscous
3 Teaspoon Ras El Hanout
2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1.5 Tablespoon Beef Stock Concentrate
150 g Chickpeas
300 g Beef Mince
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Peel and mince the garlic. Roughly chop the prunes, dates and roasted almonds. Peel and medium dice the carrot. Peel and dice 3⁄4 of onion (you will have some left over). Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Boil the kettle for Step 5.
In a medium-large pot, heat olive oil on medium until hot. Add the carrot, onion and garlic. Cook 4-5 minutes or until the carrots and onion are softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add mince and cook 5-6 minutes, breaking apart with a spoon until the mince is completely browned.
Add Ras el Hanout. Cook 30 secs-1 min or until toasted. Add tomato paste, cook until caramelised. Stir in chickpeas, prunes, dates, beef stock concentrate and 11⁄2 cups of water. Bring to the boil, cook 4 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer 6-8 minutes, or until reduced and slightly thickened to your liking. Add baby spinach and mix until wilted.
Place couscous and a pinch of salt in a medium heatproof bowl with lid. Pour 11⁄2 cup boiling water over couscous to cover, then cover with lid (or tightly cover with plastic wrap) and let stand about 5 minutes. Fluff up couscous with a fork, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Divide the couscous between plates and top with the Moroccan Tagine. Garnish with the roasted almonds. Enjoy!
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