Couscous - Instant Couscous

Instant Couscous

The couscous that is sold in most Western supermarkets has been pre-steamed and dried, the package directions usually instruct to add 1.5 measures of boiling water or stock and butter to each measure of couscous and to cover tightly for 5 minutes. The couscous swells and within a few minutes it is ready to fluff with a fork and serve. Pre-steamed couscous takes less time to prepare than regular couscous, most dried pasta, or dried grains (such as rice). A chef says to use hot, not boiling water. Boiling water causes the grains to form sticky lumps. The couscous is already cooked so only needs re hydrating. (Ref. ABC radio 702 Sydney 28/10/2012)

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