Middle Eastern chicken with pearl couscous

Step 1

Place a thermal serving bowl or other large bowl onto mixing bowl lid and weigh couscous into it. Cover with boiling water and set aside.

Step 2

Place coriander, mint and lemon zest into mixing bowl and chop 5 sec/speed 7. Transfer into a bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Place oil, onion, ginger, garlic, chilli, cumin, cinnamon and turmeric into mixing bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 7.

Step 4

Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula and sauté 2 min/120°C/speed 2.

Step 5

Rinse and drain couscous well using Varoma dish. Add salt and remaining 1 tablespoon oil and stir to combine. Add tomatoes, stock paste, chicken and currants (optional) into mixing bowl. Place Varoma into position with couscous, secure Varoma lid and cook 20 min/100°C//speed 1.

Step 6

Stir couscous with a fork to separate grains. Divide couscous between serving bowls, then top with chicken and garnish with reserved herb mixture to serve.