Couscous Patties with Citrus Sauce

 

1

cup water

2/3

cup uncooked couscous

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

teaspoon margarine, butter or spread

1

medium stalk celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1

small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)

1

small carrot, shredded (1/3 cup)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

cup fine soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)

1/3

cup sliced almonds, toasted

1

tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1

egg

1

egg yolk

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

2

teaspoons cornstarch

1

teaspoon sugar

1/8

teaspoon salt

3/4

cup orange juice

1

tablespoon lemon juice

1

teaspoon grated orange peel

2

tablespoons currants or raisins

1 1/2

teaspoons chopped fresh chives

• 1 Grease cookie sheet. Heat water to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Stir in couscous, salt and pepper; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• 2 Melt margarine in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook celery, onion, carrot and garlic in margarine, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• 3 Mix couscous, vegetables, bread crumbs, almonds, chives, egg and egg yolk. Shape mixture into 8 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Place on cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
• 4 Prepare Citrus Sauce. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil about 8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Serve with sauce.