Spicy Orange Couscous

4 servings

15 minutes

You can make the Chinese Five Spice Mix (Wuxianmian) yourself, the classic combination includes cinnamon, fennel, cloves, star anise and Sichuan pepper. However, in different regions there are other options, often including /replacing ginger, anise, black pepper, etc.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 212.1
• Proteins: 4.8g
• Fats: 14.1g
• Carbohydrates: 15.5g

Ingredients

• Couscous: 200 g
• Carrot: 2 pc
• Orange zest: 1 pc
• Chicken broth: 400 ml
• Chinese Five Spice: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 3 tbsp
• Green onions: 1 bunch

Cooking steps

1. Grate the carrot and sauté in oil for about 5-7 minutes, stirring.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons

2. Add finely chopped green onion, zest of a small orange, and a mix of 'Five Spices' or alternatively a mix of cinnamon, dried ginger, cloves, and black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green onions: 1 bunch
   • Orange zest: 1 piece
   • Chinese Five Spice: 0.5 teaspoon

3. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, and season with salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken broth: 400 ml
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Add couscous, stir, tightly close the lid and turn off the heat. Let the couscous sit for 5 minutes, stir again and it's ready to serve!

   Required ingredients:

   • Couscous: 200 g