Ingredients

• 2 x Cups chicken or vegetable stock

• 1 x Tablespoon olive oil

• 1 x Tablespoon butter

• 11/2 x Cups couscous

• 1 x Teaspoon turmeric

• 2 x Teaspoons Moroccan sumac spice

• 2 x Tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 x Tablespoon lemon zest

• 1/2 x Cup raisins

• 2 x Tablespoons toasted almonds

• 1/2 x Cup chopped flatleaf parsley

• 1/2 x Salt

Preparation

In a medium hot pot add the stock/ water, bring to the boil then add the couscous with 1 x tablespoon olive oil, 1 x tablespoon butter, Turmeric, Sumac and 1/2 x teaspoon salt. Stir well then remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes.

Now fluff the couscous with a fork then add the raisins, lemon zest and lemon juice and almonds. Mix well and place on a side platter and sprinkle with the parsley.

Important: The lemon zest and juice and sumac are important to this recipe.