Download Couscous with mint and preserved lemon - Jams & Preserves
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Ingredients

  • 300g couscous 20g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 3 shallots (finely chopped) 1 tbsp finely chopped mint 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley ¼ preserved lemon sea salt and cracked black pepper

Method

Place 300g couscous in a heatproof dish with 20g butter and 11/3 cups boiling water. Stir, cover and

let stand for 5 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan and cook 3 shallots (finely chopped) until soft.

Stir couscous to break up any lumps. Add shallots, 1 tbsp finely chopped mint, 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, the finely chopped rind of ¼ preserved lemon, sea salt and cracked black pepper. Mix well.

To serve 

Serve with barbecued salmon or ocean trout.

 

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