Ham Stir Fry With Couscous - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) package mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets
1 carrot, sliced
1/4 pound cooked ham, cut into strips
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

To Make Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until fluffy. Cover and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger. Mix together and set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic, broccoli, cauliflower and carrot; stir-fry for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender (add water as needed if pan gets too dry).
Stir broth mixture and pour over vegetable mixture in skillet, then stir in ham and water chestnuts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in almonds. Serve stir fry over hot couscous.