When I couldn't get hold of any pasta ... during that mad rush with everyone panic buying and stripping the shelves of every supermarket ... I did manage to get a nice big bag of Couscous.
I'd forgotten how much I like it and how simple it is to cook. So much quicker than rice or pasta and just as tasty and nutritious as a base for mopping up all those lovely juices you get in a curry or stew.
I don't follow the advice on the packet to put it into a pan bring it to the boil and simmer etc etc. I simply pour the amount I need into a bowl, add any flavouring ... such as spices, stock powder or just salt and pepper ... then pour over boiling water to about a centimetre or so above the level of the couscous. Put a plate on top of the bowl to act as a lid and leave it sitting in a warm place for ten or so minutes. Then I fluff it up with a fork and it's good to go. This was always the way to cook couscous ... I don't know when things changed!!
Anyway I used up all the Cous Cous in my large jar and then topped it up yesterday with my new bag. Although I don't think this jarful will last us as long now that I have rediscovered my love of this lovely nutty grain.
Sue xx
Yum, we also love couscous, it soaks up flavours so well. I do the same as you, put it in a bowl and pour water over....cold water if it's for a salad, it's firmer and more sort of nutty with cold water. I like it with chickpeas, chopped dried apricots, walnuts, lemon zest and an olive oil, ginger, honey and lemon dressing.
ReplyDeleteOoh, that sounds delicious, like a meal in itself. I might give it a go just substituting maple syrup for the honey :-)
DeleteI haven't had couscous for ages. I think because hubby isn't a fan I don't make it that often.
ReplyDeleteI have never had couscous and I always think this is the day I need to give it a try. Perhaps this is the best time to try something new.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I love couscous. I do two to one, water to couscous. A quarter cup is a good portion for me. The elephant couscous does need boiling though.
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff.
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