Kenza's Chicken Couscous from Marakech

"My cleaner is from Marakech and she makes this lovely couscous. I have sat, watched and copied everything so here it is. If I haven't explained properly, please let me know"
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 40mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a deep saucepan fry in the olive oil 4 onions for about 5-8 minute add pepper and cinnamon stick (snap the stick before placing in pan).
  • Bring to the boil and then reduce heat.
  • Add 2 tsp Zaffron, and 2 tsp ginger and sugar and mix well.
  • Add the sultanas, mix and gently simmer for about 30 min (on low heat).
  • Meanwhile.
  • Chop the tomatoes and the other 4 onions, clean and quarter the chicken and add to the tomatoes and onions.
  • Add the other 2 tsp saffron and 2 tsp ginger, 2 ½ pints water and salt. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and gently simmer until chicken is cooked.
  • In a separate bowl, add the cuscous and salted water. Add the water little by little and mix with fingers, until cuscous is damp and not sticking together.
  • Place cuscous in a steamer (top) and steam until cooked. If needed, add a little more water to couscous while steaming.
  • Place the cooked cuscous on a dish, add the onion and cinnamon sauce, then the chicken and sauce on top.

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