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Combo couscous

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Ingredients:
2 cupCouscous, packaged
1 lbsChicken, veal, beef, goat
-or lamb
1 medOnion, wedged
1 medTomato, wedged
1/2 medTurnip, peeled, cut into
-pieces
1/2 Cabbage, wedged
2 medCarrots, sliced lengthwise
1 medZucchini, cut into pieces
1/4 cupRaisins
1 tspCinnamon, ground
1/2 tspBlack pepper, ground
2 tspParsley, dried
2 tbspPeanut oil, for couscous
1 tbspPeanut oil, for soup
Procedures:
1Procedure 1) in a large pot, put 5 cups of water, 1 tablespoon of oil, meat, onion, tomato, cinnamon, pepper, and parsley.
2Bring to a boil and then simmer for 45 minutes.
32) meanwhile, place the couscous in a large bowl and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of oil.
4Mix with 2 cups of water, and then rub the mixture between the palms of your hands to separate the grains.
5Let stand for 30 minutes or longer.
63) add the cabbage and zucchini to the large pot.
7Bring to low boil for 10 minutes.
84) put the couscous in a sieve.
9Make a well in the centre of the mixture so that the steam will circulate while cooking.
105) put the turnip, carrots, and potatoes in the large pot.
11Then place the sieve in the top of the pot, above the cooking liquid.
12Place a cloth over the top of the pot and secure it with the lid.
13Steam over low heat for 30 minutes.
146) place the couscous back in the large bowl.
15Mix in ?cup of soup liquid to slightly moisten.
16Then mound the couscous on a platter and sprinkle with the raisons.
17Serve with the soup.
18Variations: use different vegetables.
19Place the cooked meat and vegetables on top of the couscous to serve.
20Sprinkle 1 cup of cooked chick peas on the couscous