Hey guys! Quick post today! I notice on the back of a lot of couscous boxes they suggest you boil the heck out of these little balls of goodness. Please don't. There is actually a proper way of cooking couscous that doesn't require you putting your couscous into boiling water. It is virtually foolproof, and you can set it and walk away. No need to hover over the stove with this stuff!
1. Place couscous in a heat safe dish or even a bread pan like I did! Pan should not be filled to the top. We want to give our couscous some room to bloom!
2. Add a good quality of olive oil. Just enough to coat the couscous.
3. Combine gently, and set aside for a few minutes. This prevents it from not sticking together.
4. Heat up stock, seasoned broth, or water to a simmer.
5. Add to couscous and cover with foil. About 1/4 more water than couscous.
6. Set aside for about half an hour.
You will be left with perfectly cooked, non sticky couscous.
Add whatever you'd like. Fresh herbs, toasted nuts, a red wine reduction. Get creative!
Couscous should maintain it's shape and have a wonderful, delicate texture. It should not be treated like pasta, and traditionally, it isn't!
Don't forget to adjust your seasoning if needed!
Enjoy!
3. Combine gently, and set aside for a few minutes. This prevents it from not sticking together.
4. Heat up stock, seasoned broth, or water to a simmer.
5. Add to couscous and cover with foil. About 1/4 more water than couscous.
6. Set aside for about half an hour.
Add whatever you'd like. Fresh herbs, toasted nuts, a red wine reduction. Get creative!
Couscous should maintain it's shape and have a wonderful, delicate texture. It should not be treated like pasta, and traditionally, it isn't!
Don't forget to adjust your seasoning if needed!
Enjoy!
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