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Couscous Algérien au Mouton (Algerian Lamb Couscous with Vegetables)
Tender spiced lamb and sweet root vegetables simmered in rich red broth beneath fluffy, twice-steamed semolina.
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Couscous (Kseksou) is the sacred culinary backbone of Algerian family life, officially prepared for Friday gatherings and milestone celebrations. In the central and eastern regions, the dish relies on a fragrant red sauce enriched with ras el hanout, cinnamon, and smen (clarified aged butter). Steaming the grains directly over the aromatic meat broth in a traditional couscoussier imparts unmatched depth.
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