Tfaya (Morrocan Couscous Sauce) Recipe

Name: Tfaya (Morrocan Couscous Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs thinly sliced onions; 1 cup raisins, soaked in water for 15 minutes then drained; 4 tablespoons sugar (I used slightly more) or 4 tablespoons honey (I used slightly more); 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron thread; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

2 lbs thinly sliced onions
1 cup raisins, soaked in water for 15 minutes then drained
4 tablespoons sugar (I used slightly more) or 4 tablespoons honey (I used slightly more)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron thread
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup water

1
In a large saucepan, mix the 2 pounds sliced onions, prepared raisins, 4 tablespoons sugar or honey, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads.
2
Add the 4 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup water, cover, and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering for 30 minutes or longer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and golden. Add more water only if the liquids evaporate before the onions are cooked.
3
Once the onions are cooked and richly colored, reduce the liquids to a thick syrup. Remove from heat.
4
Refrigerate leftovers. Reheat prior to serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs thinly sliced onions, 1 cup raisins, soaked in water for 15 minutes then drained, 4 tablespoons sugar (I used slightly more) or 4 tablespoons honey (I used slightly more), 1 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Tfaya (Morrocan Couscous Sauce) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tfaya (Morrocan Couscous Sauce)

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