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Couscous with Savory Caramelized Onion

this is the first moroccan dish i've ever cooked for my family, and they were thoroughly impressed. i thought with all the rich spices, it might be too overwhelming for the kids, but they really enjoyed the combination. a good change from cold couscous salad for the winter. (from the toronto star)

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Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • sweet onion
  • raisins
  • granulated sugar
  • whole cloves
  • cinnamon sticks
  • black pepper
  • ground ginger
  • nutmeg
  • couscous
  • chicken stock
  • panir

Preparation

  1. 1in large heavy saucepan , heat oil over medium-high heat
  2. 2add onion , stirring to coat with oil
  3. 3reduce heat to low
  4. 4cook , covered , 15 minutes
  5. 5stir in raisins , sugar , cloves , cinnamon stick , pepper , ginger and nutmeg
  6. 6cook , covered , 30 to 40 minutes , until onion is tender , dark brown and juicy
  7. 7in medium pot , cook couscous according to package instructions , using stock instead of water
  8. 8for vegetarian use only a vegetable based mushroom stock
  9. 9fluff
  10. 10heap in serving dish
  11. 11top with onion mixture
  12. 12spoon some paneer over the top if you desire