Couscous de Timbuktu

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Couscous de Timbuktu

Couscous de Timbuktu is a traditional Malian recipe for a classic dish of meat cooked in a tomato-based sauce with spices and dates that's served on a bed of couscous. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Malian version of: Couscous de Timbuktu.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

105 minutes

Total Time:

125 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Spice Recipes Beef Recipes Lamb Recipes Vegetable Recipes Mali Recipes

Ingredients:

1.8kg stewing beef or lamb, cut into 5cm chunks
80ml vegetable oil
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tbsp finely-ground black pepper
1 x 400ml tin whole tomatoes
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 tsp salt
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/3 tbsp ground cardamom
2 tbsp cayenne pepper
500ml water
200g dates, pitted and puréed in a food processor
freshly-milled black pepper to taste
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp grated nutmeg
3 medium onions, diced
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method:

Season the meat then heat the oil in a large metal casserole over high heat. Add the meat and garlic and cook until the meat is well browned. Add the spices and stir-fry for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes and enough water to just cover the ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.

Add the onions and dates and simmer, uncovered until the sauce has reduced by half its volume (about 35 minutes). Adjust the seasonings, transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with couscous.