How to cook couscous
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5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
338 kcal
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Course
Others
How to cook couscous
Description
To cook couscous, measure the grain into a bowl and add salt to taste. Pour boiling water or stock over the couscous, ensuring it is fully covered. Cover the bowl and allow the couscous to absorb the liquid undisturbed for 5 minutes. Afterward, uncover and fluff the grains with a fork to break up any clumps, then cover again and let it stand for another 5 minutes. The final product is light and fluffy with individual grains separated. This simple process avoids overcooking and keeps couscous tender.
Couscous cooked this way serves as a sponge for sauces or complements roasted vegetables, meats, or stews. You can add toppings or mix-ins after fluffing to customize the flavor and texture. It's a quick method with only a few ingredients needed.
Ingredients
- 180 g couscous 1 cup
- salt to taste
- 250 ml water 1 cup, boiling or stock
Instructions
- Measure out the couscous and pour into a bowl.
- Add salt to your taste.
- Then pour over boiling water and mix well.
- Cover the couscous and let stand.
- After 5 min uncover and fluff up the couscous.
- Then cover again and let stand for a further 5 minutes.
- Uncover, fluff up the couscous, add desired toppings and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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