Savory Pumpkin And Oxtail Cous Cous | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds oxtails
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 medium yellow onions, peeled and sliced lengthwise
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger, or 1 teaspoon dried ginger
• 3 pinches saffron
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock, or water
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 3 inch lengths
• 1 1/2 pounds pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained, or 1 15-ounce can, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 6 to 8 cups cooked cous cous, for serving