🇲🇦 Moroccan Cuisine · Breakfast

Msemen with Honey and Butter

Prep

20 mins

Cook

20 mins

Serves

4

Difficulty

Medium

Warm, flaky square flatbreads drizzled with rich artisanal honey and fresh country butter.

Ingredients

  • 600g white fish fillets
  • 2 cups crusty bread
  • a handful of sliced shallots
  • 1/2 tsp harissa paste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • a generous handful of zucchini
  • a handful of fresh mint, chopped
  • a generous spoonful of toasted almonds
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tsp sweet paprika

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather and prep the couscous and chicken thighs, measuring everything out so it is ready to go.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat until warm but not smoking.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and red onions, cooking gently until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chicken thighs, season with ground cumin, and cook until just done, about 20 mins.

  5. 5

    Warm the couscous alongside, turning once, until heated through and lightly toasted.

  6. 6

    Plate the couscous and spoon the cooked mixture over the top.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with green olives and finish with a sprinkle of cilantro.

Tips

Prep the couscous and chicken thighs the night before to make busy mornings much easier.

A squeeze of citrus or a sprinkle of cilantro just before serving brightens up the whole plate.

Keep the heat moderate so the chicken thighs cooks through gently without drying out or turning rubbery.