Couscous With Dried Fruits

Couscous is a festive dish, prepared with a delicate mix of cooked dry fruits, which symbolizes a sweet new year. It is often made during the “henna”, a traditional pre-wedding party. During the holidays, the couscous is usually accompanied by a special type of meat like lamb or veal. The natural sweetness of the dry fruits is enhanced by mixing cinnamon and ginger which results in a unique taste.

Directions

Heat up oil in a large pan. Saute onions on a low flame until they become translucent.

Add water, sugar, cinnamon, honey, ginger. Mix with a wooden spoon and add raisins, prunes and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook for about 45 minutes on a low flame stirring from time to time. When it’s ready, discard the cinnamon stick.

Prepare the couscous according to the package direction.

Arrange couscous on a large plate and add the cooked dried fruits on top. Sprinkle some silvered almonds and a pinch of cinnamon.

Recipe tags

Couscous Dried fruit Flavorful Healthy Jewish cuisine Jewish food Kosher Moroccan food Moroccan cuisine Moroccan food Morrocan food Rosh Hashana Rosh hashanah Rosh Hashanna Rosh Hashannah Roshhashana Savory sides Sefardi Sefardi food Sephardi Sephardi food Succos Succot Sukkos Traditional Jewish food Tu b'shavat Tu b'shevat Tu b'shvat Tu bishvat Versatile With a twist