"Couscous is a staple of the Maghreb region, commonly known as North Africa. Just like rice, there are many varieties of couscous and they come in all sizes - from the tiniest, bead-like grain to the big, pea-sized spheres. Read to find out more about this versatile ingredient and also know if it is gluten-free or not."
Basic, simple couscous recipe
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Prep time 5mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 3
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ingredients
- 1 cup Instant couscous
- 1 cup hot water
Method
Step 1
Place the couscous in a bowl. Add the hot (freshly boiled) water to it. Cover the bowl and keep aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2
After 10 minutes of soaking in hot water, the couscous would have absorbed all the water. Now fluff it up, gently, with a fork or a spoon.
Step 3
The cous cous is now ready to use. Make a salad or any other dish of your choice or have it as a side to your main meal.