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Mesfouf (couscous with peas and fava beans)
Discover Mesfouf, a traditional Algerian couscous made with peas and fava beans, flavored with butter and olive oil, served with buttermilk or kefir. A simple, vegetarian recipe full of Maghreb flavors.
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Critical Success Points
- • Steaming the peas and fava beans (30 min).
- • Incorporating the butter and olive oil into the hot couscous.
Safety Warnings
- • Beware of the very hot steam from the couscoussier; handle with kitchen gloves.
- • Melted butter can be very hot; avoid splatters.
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