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Basic Couscous

By Saad Fayed, About.com

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 gummy. Be sure to allow the couscous to absorb the water.

VariationPrepare couscous with chicken broth instead of water. It really makes for a nice flavor.
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