How to cook couscous perfectly every time
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Prep Time
12 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
203 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
International
How to cook couscous perfectly every time
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If you're frustrated with couscous turning out too dry, too wet, soggy, clumpy, undercooked or overcooked, this basic recipe is for you! Plus, this water-to-couscous ratio is easy to remember, also making it simple to scale the portion size up or down as needed. You will never have to look at a recipe again.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup boiled water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt to taste
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Instructions
- Add the couscous to a bowl and pour over the oil.
- Using a fork, work the oil through the couscous to ensure all the grains are evenly coated.
- Pour the freshly boiled water over the couscous, ensuring all the grains are covered. Stir briefly if necessary.
- Let the couscous sit for about 10 minutes. Leaving it longer may make it soggy.
- When the time is up, use a fork to gently fluff the couscous. Season with salt to taste before serving.
Notes
- Don’t let the couscous sit too long before fluffing it up. For a cup of couscous to a cup of water, 10 minutes is ideal. Any longer, and it may become too soft and start clumping together.
- Stick to the recommended ratio of 1:1 couscous to water. Don't be tempted to add more water if it 'doesn't look enough'.
- Use a fork to fluff the couscous, not a spoon. This is key to separating the grains and achieving that sought-after light, fluffy texture.
- Don’t forget to season with salt before serving! Just like rice, unsalted couscous can be a bit bland. See further down for more flavour boosters.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
203kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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