Step by step
Method
5 steps- 01
Put couscous and harissa in a heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling stock, cover tightly and stand for 5 minutes.
- 02
Whisk olive oil and lemon juice with a pinch of salt.
- 03
Fluff the couscous thoroughly with a fork so no clumps remain, then spread it for 2 minutes to release steam.
- 04
Fold in cucumber, pepper, chickpeas, raisins, parsley and the lemon dressing.
- 05
Serve warm or cool, topped with toasted almonds.
Cook's notes
Make it excellent
- Cool the fluffed couscous briefly before adding cucumber; trapped steam makes crunchy vegetables limp.
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