Name: Harissa Flavoured Tofu Kebabs with Couscous
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: middle eastern
Ingredients: 100 g firm tofu cut into cubes; 1 banana chilli deseeded cut into squares; 1/2 red onion peeled quartered; 1 cup couscous; 1 cup water boiled; 1 tsp salt; 4 tbs vegetable oil; 2 tsp harissa

by FoodWriter Last updated on 07/10/2019

This is a great dish if you want to add some healthy heat to your cold, winter days. - FoodWriter

Ingredients

100 g firm tofu cut into cubes
1 banana chilli deseeded cut into squares
1/2 red onion peeled quartered

For the couscous

1 cup couscous
1 cup water boiled
1 tsp salt

For the marinade

4 tbs vegetable oil
2 tsp harissa

Method

Step 1

To prepare the marinade: Whisk together the spice mixture and oil. Place the tofu cubes in an airtight container with a lid. Pour over the marinade and shake well. Put it in the fridge and refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight.
Step 2

Thread the tofu cubes, red onion and banana chilli onto the skewers alternating in a sequence. Repeat until all four skewers are full.
Step 3

Add remaining marinade from the tofu container to a large frying pan and heat. Fry the kebabs until they are brown all around. You will need to turn them over frequently and press them against the surface to ensure even cooking.
Step 4

Prepare the couscous by placing it in a bowl with sea salt. Pour over the boiled water and fluff it up with a fork. The couscous is ready when all the water is absorbed.
Step 5

When the kebabs are all cooked and ready to go, serve them on a bed of couscous.

Equipment

non-stick frying pan
4 bamboo skewers
1 airtight container
1 bowl

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Harissa is Tunisian hot chilli sauce. I recommend you buy the dry spice mixture to make the marinade. To get the kebabs off the skewers: Hold the skewer from the blunt end and steady the other end on a plate. Slide off the contents with a fork. Discard the skewers.