what is couscous and how is it prepared.

Couscous is a wonderful, versatile pasta, made of tiny grains of dough that are steamed.

It hails from Morocco and northern Algeria, and is a staple throughout North Africa.

It can be served as a breakfast cereal, dressed as a salad, and sweetened for a dessert

This couscous recipe is very basic. Couscous goes with just about any main course, especially chicken.

You will find couscous more often in North African cuisine.

Most couscous sold in grocery stores has already been pre-steamed, so preparation is vey simple!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup couscous
2 3/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and stir. Add couscous and remove

from heat and allow to sit for about 5 minutes.

Couscous should be light and fluffy, not sticky. Be sure to allow the couscous to absorb the water.

Variation-Prepare couscous with chicken broth instead of water. It really makes for a nice flavor.

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