Moroccan Meatballs with yogurt sauce

recipe

• Step 1
  In a large bowl, add the cous cous and 1/3 cup of cold water (yes, cold!) per person. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to allow it to fluff.
• Step 2
  Chop the mint and shallots. In a large dish, mix together the beef, spices, half of the mint, ¾ of the shallots, salt and pepper.
• Step 3
  Depending on your taste, you can also add spices (Allspice, cumin, pepper, ras el hanout, garlic, etc) to the meat mixture.
• Step 4
  Form balls in an oblong shape. You can also cook them on skewers.
• Step 5
  In a preheated pan at high temperature, sautée the meatballs for 1-2 minutes on all 4 sides, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
• Step 6
  Combine the yogurt with the rest of the mint and shallots. Add salt, pepper and a tablespoon of lemon juice and mix well.
• Step 7
  To serve, plate the meatballs with the cous cous and yogurt. Add a dash of olive oil, salt and pepper and enjoy!