Help with Couscous....

[Iowa Roo Mom]

I stopped by the Maharishi foods store today, for curiosity more than anything. I bought some dandelion tea while I was there, as well as some Couscous. I've never heard of either one

So, what I need to know is... Has anyone ever fixed this stuff before? And if so, how do you do it? Is it served like rice? I'm totally clueless here...




PS- In case you're wondering, I'll try anything once

 

[phoenixmama]

It cooks up super fast...it's just a pasta. It makes a great side dish when you are short on time. There are a gazillion recipes out there for it.

 

[eastbaychicks]

Couscous.... I love this stuff. Talk about FAST! Depending on the variety you purchased it will be pretty quick.

I make one with garlic pine nuts and a little olive oil.

This is a great simple structure to follow with what ever ingredients you have on hand.
http://www.chow.com/recipes/10943-c...and-pine-nuts?tag=search_results;results_list

 

[Joz]

boil water
add appropriate proportion of couscous
combine thoroughly, quickly (swirl pot a couple times)
remove from heat
cover
let sit for 5-10 min.

add whatever you want. I do sun dried tomatoes (in oil), artichoke hearts, seasoned salt, vineagrette salad dressings, chopped veg, toasted pine nuts, pesto, chopped herbs... whatever you like that doesn't need a lot of cooking (or pre-cook, then toss in). Mix thoroughly.

It's very filling.

 

[KDbeads]

1 can chicken broth
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp garlic

Bring to boil, dump in box of couscous, turn off burner and let sit 5 minutes, fluff with fork.

 

[Joz]

Quote:
how much is in box? I buy couscous in bulk.

 

[sune42]

I love couscous with tomatoes, olive oil and kosher salt. I also like Israeli Couscous, it's a fatter softer 'grain'. Mmmmm couscous

 

[KDbeads]

Quote:
how much is in box? I buy couscous in bulk.

10 oz

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

I can't wait to get home and try this stuff....

The chix broth sounds delish! The tomatos... YUM! The artichoke hearts... not so much

Thanks everyone, for the responses.

 

[Jkioneil]

it is so easy and if you season the water with a little butter and cumin and basil and parmesean cheese. mmmmm so good.