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.
Calories212.1kcal
Proteins4.8grams
Fats14.1grams
Carbohydrates15.5grams
Couscous
200
g
Carrot
2
pc
Orange zest
1
pc
Chicken broth
400
ml
Chinese five-spice powder
0.5
tsp
Salt
to taste
Vegetable oil
3
tbsp
Spring onion
1
bunch
1
Grate the carrot and sauté in oil for about 5-7 minutes, stirring.
- 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.
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
- Orange zest: 1 piece
- Chinese five-spice powder: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, and season with salt to taste.
- 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!
- Couscous: 200 g
