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Kosksi bil Allouch (Tunisian Spicy Lamb Couscous)
Fluffy steamed semolina perfumed with spicy harissa broth, tender lamb, chickpeas, and sweet root vegetables.
The story
Tunisian couscous—recognized on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list—is distinct from other North African iterations through its signature red color and assertive spice profile. Prepared in a two-tiered steamer called a keskes (couscoussier), the coarse semolina grains absorb the aromatic steam rising directly from simmering lamb, fiery harissa, and fragrant tabil.
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