Couscous with eggs and meat is a traditional Algerian dish from the Kabylie region. It is called Seksu ts’mellalin th’ wekhsum (pronunciation in Kabyle).
In certain region of Algeria (in the Kabylie region), this dish is usually prepared for woman who give birth but of course anyone can eat it anytime.
Couscous with eggs and meat is loaded with protein. It can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
If you already have a cooked couscous, you can make this dish in no time.
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Couscous with Meat and Eggs (dish from the Algerian Kabyle region)
Ingredients
- 2 medium to large thin beef steaks
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup cooked couscous
- Salt to taste
- 3 to 6 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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First, prepare the omelette. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt.
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Place a non stick frying pan over medium low heat.
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Pour about 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil in the pan.
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Cook the eggs or the omelette. Set aside.
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Slice the beef steaks into small pieces.
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Put another non stick frying pan over medium low heat.
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Pour about 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil in the pan.
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Cook the meat pieces. Season with salt to your liking.
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Add cooked couscous to the meat pieces and mix (the pan is always on medium low heat).
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Add the cooked eggs to the couscous and meat mixture.
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Break down the cooked eggs into small pieces with a wooden spoon while mixing everything over medium low heat.
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Serve.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- You can use Lamb steaks instead of the ย beef steaks.