Mauritanian Spiced Quail With Couscous
Mauritanian Spiced Quail with Couscous is a traditional dish from Mauritania, known for its rich and flavorful spices. This recipe combines tender quail with aromatic spices and fluffy couscous, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 quails, cleaned and halved
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Season the quail halves with the spice mixture, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the seasoned quail to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the quail is cooking, prepare the couscous according to the package instructions.
- Once the quail is cooked, serve it with the fluffy couscous, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large skillet Small bowl
Tools
Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Mauritanian Spiced Quail with Couscous alongside a fresh green salad and a side of harissa for an authentic Mauritanian meal.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper in the spice mixture. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Cost
$20