DambouSteamed Couscous with Moringa
A home-style steamed couscous dish folded with tender moringa leaves and a gently spiced tomato and pepper sauce. It is light yet filling, with the fresh, earthy taste that makes it a comforting everyday meal in Niger.
Prep
25m
Cook
30m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Couscous
- 400gCouscous
- 600mlWater
Sauce
- 150gMoringa Leaf
- 150gOnion (finely chopped)
- 250gTomato (finely chopped)
- 150gGreen Bell Pepper (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (crushed)
- 60mlVegetable Oil
- 6gChili Powder
- 8gSalt
- 20gFresh Coriander (finely chopped)
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water in the base of a steamer to a steady simmer over medium heat.
- 02
Spread the couscous in the steamer basket and steam until it is hot and fluffy, stirring once or twice so it cooks evenly. Set it aside and keep it covered.
- 03
Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
- 04
Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly golden, then stir in the garlic.
- 05
Add the tomato and green bell pepper and cook until the vegetables break down into a thick sauce.
- 06
Stir in the chili powder and salt, then add the moringa leaf and cook just until the leaves are tender and bright green.
- 07
Fold in the fresh coriander, then gently mix the sauce into the steamed couscous until evenly combined.
- 08
Serve hot.
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