Fluffy Steamed Plain Couscous
Perfectly steamed plain couscous—fluffy, separate grains, never sticky. The base for any tagine.
Recipe byChef AminaIngredients
Scaled from 6 base servings — local only.
- 1 tspSalt
- 50 gButter
- 300 gCouscous
- 450 mlBoiling water or broth
Instructions
Pour hot liquid over couscous, add salt. Cover. Let sit 5 min. Fluff with fork. Stir in butter. Serve as side to tagine or with vegetable and meat stews.
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