Couscous as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Couscous is absolutely in that category. The sweet and savoury together quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. ras el hanout does work that no substitute can replicate.

Moroccan cuisine draws from Berber, Arab, Andalusian, and French influences. There's something about the a medina restaurant context that reinforces the comfort effect. almond milk alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.