Authentic Algerian Couscous Recipe | Traditional North African Dish

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups fine couscous
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (hot, homemade or high-quality)
• 1 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 small turnip, peeled and diced
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped