TWISTD Flavour Co. East Indian Spiced Cous Cous jar, 1.5kg (Pack of 2)

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There are a few types of couscous, including pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous), which I use in this awesome couscous salad or serve as a side with a little lemon zest. But today, we're talking about Moroccan instant couscous. It's the smallest size couscous made of fine granules. And because it's been already steamed and dried for us, this couscous requires very little effort to prepare and can be ready in the blink of an eye. Add cooked vegetables after cooked. Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, bell pepper and roasted garlic are my favorite.

Like most pasta, the palate is fairly bland so it is up to you to add flavor. The first thing I do is toast the dry pasta. Doing this creates a different taste altogether, adding depth and sophistication, much like browning meat brings out its natural acidity. cup of dry couscous will give you about 2 to 2 ½ cups of cooked couscous, which should generously feed 4 people (you should budget ⅓ cup to ½ cup per person). Microwave option Olive oil– Used to build flavor, lubricate the pasta and also add flavor. Use a good quality oil for this dish since it is one of the main ingredients.Grab my 5 important tips and watch the video for this recipe! What is Couscous? Is couscous a grain or a pasta? This couscous recipe is versatile and can be the perfect addition to your dinner. Here are a few favorites that go well with it:

Freezing- I do not recommend freezing this dish. It thaws with a very different texture. More Easy Side Dish Recipes

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Couscous is actually a very small pasta, but many people confuse it as a rice. It was actually the first “one dish pasta” if you will, only adding enough liquid to cook the pasta without any excess and draining, like most pasta dishes are prepared. Many archaeologists also believe that the earliest pasta noodles were actually created in Central Asia, thousands of years before Marco Polo ever came to the region. And that it traveled westward from there by way of nomadic Arab tribes to Europe. Whichever of the stories may be true, the facts are these: pasta is one of the most beloved food in the world today, and it is indistinguishable from Italian cuisine. THE ULTIMATE TYPES OF PASTA WITH PICTURES LIST This was during the 13th century and the documentation historians refer to is in his renowned book The Travels of Marco Polo . For many, this is how pasta in Italy came to be. Unfortunately, all these stories about the famous explorer bringing pasta to Italy relies heavily on retelling because his book’s original text has long been lost.