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Moroccan-Inspired Country-Style Rib Ragu with Couscous Cakes
INGREDIENTS
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Ingredients
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2 pounds boneless blade chops, (pork loin country-style ribs), cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 teaspoons sweet paprika, Spanish or Hungarian
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons ground turmeric
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2 teaspoons sea salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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Tagine:
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2 tablespoons olive oil, as needed
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2 large leeks, white and pale green parts, thinly sliced and washed well
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2 large carrots, sliced
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1 cinnamon stick
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2 (3-inch) sprigs fresh thyme
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 bay leaves
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6 cloves garlic , sliced
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1 28-oz can chopped tomatoes, with their juices
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1 cup chicken broth, canned low-sodium or homemade
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 15 1/2-oz can chick peas, (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
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1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh mint, coarsely chopped
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Couscous Cakes:
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1 1/2 cup chicken broth, or stock
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1 cup couscous
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1/4 cup almonds, sliced
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1/4 cup dried currants
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2 tablespoons chives, coarsely chopped
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
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2 large egg yolks, beaten
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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