Pigeon stuffed with couscous, raisins and almonds

Frakh maamar

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4–6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The North African Kitchen

By Fiona Dunlop

Published 2008

  • About

Pigeon meat is stronger than chicken and makes this a sumptuous main course, but if pigeon is not available you could use chicken - then it becomes djaja maamar. The textural contrasts are a major element in this dish and the sweet golden stuffing wakes up even the most jaded of palates.

Ingredients

  • 2 large pigeons or 1 chicken, about kg (3 lb