Seffa

Steamed vermicelli or couscous dusted with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and fried almonds as a sweet course.

Ingredients

• 600g ground beef
• 400g crusty bread
• 2 tsp sliced shallots
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 potatoes, chopped
• a handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
• a generous spoonful of preserved lemon
• 500ml vegetable stock
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 cup ripe tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven (or set up your steamer or frying station) and lightly grease your pan or molds with olive oil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the couscous and ground ginger until evenly combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, blend the dried apricots with the water until smooth and well incorporated.

4. 4

   Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix.

5. 5

   Transfer everything to your prepared pan or molds and cook — bake, steam, chill, or fry — until set, about 30 mins.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and let it cool completely; this helps the texture firm up perfectly.

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