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How to cook couscous
Couscous is a grain that is popular in European and Arab countries. In Russia, it was only recently discovered, and many first saw recipes using this grain on the internet. If you also want to learn how to prepare delicious dishes from the grain called "Couscous," then we recommend reading this article. So.
What is couscous?
- Semolina is soaked in a small amount of water and stirred well. As a result, a sticky mass is obtained, which is easily shaped – small balls can be rolled from it.
- The soaked grain is mixed with wheat flour and then poured into a sieve. It is shaken. The flour settles, while the grains remain in the sieve.
- Often, small grains settle out. They are rolled in flour again and sifted through the sieve. Everything that remains from the first and second batches in the sieve is called "Couscous."
How long to cook couscous
Grain is not boiled over high heat; it is steeped in hot water. It is enough to pour boiling water over the couscous, tightly cover it with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes. The grains will swell, soften, and be ready for consumption.
How to cook couscous as a side dish
This grain can be used to prepare a wide variety of dishes – it is added to soups, salads, and also eaten as a side dish. Let's learn how to cook couscous properly. By following the basic recommendations, the grain will turn out soft, crumbly, and very tasty. So.
Ingredients:
- couscous – 1 cup;
- water – 1.5 cups;
- butter – a small piece;
- salt – to taste.
Step-by-step instructions for preparation:
- A heat-resistant glass bowl is perfect for steeping the product.
- Pour couscous into the bowl and mix it with salt. You can add some seasoning, such as a broth cube.
- Fill a small enamel pot with water and put it on the stove. Wait for the liquid to boil.
- Pour boiling water over the couscous, gently stir with a wooden spoon. Cover tightly so that steam accumulates inside and does not escape.
- Leave it at room temperature for 10 minutes. This time is quite enough for the grain to swell, and we will have a ready side dish.
- Open the lid, add a piece of butter, and mix well. The crumbly and tasty side dish is ready to be served. Enjoy your meal.
Couscous puree soup with cheese
Very tasty, tender soup with processed cheese and couscous. It will take a proud place in your cookbook. The main advantage of the dish is its speed of preparation. You will only need to spend time boiling the vegetables, as the couscous cooks instantly.
Ingredients:
- onion (any variety) - 1 head;
- carrot (small) - 1 piece;
- couscous - 2 tablespoons;
- processed cheese - 1 pack;
- salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation:
- Thoroughly rinse the carrot in water, peel it, and cut it into small pieces. Finely chop the cleaned and rinsed onion.
- Fill a small pot with the chopped vegetables, pour in enough hot water to completely cover the carrot and onion. Cover with a lid.
- Place the pot on the stove, set to medium power, and cook until the vegetables are soft. Usually, it's enough to keep it on the stove for 15 minutes - after this time, the vegetables will be completely cooked.
- Check the readiness of the carrot and onion with a fork - if they can be easily pierced, you can move on to the next step.
- Cut the processed cheese into pieces and add them to the pot. As soon as the cheese melts, blend the dish with a blender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Turn off the burner. Add couscous to the pot, stir with a spoon, and cover tightly. In 5 minutes, the dish will be ready. Enjoy your meal.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Couscous
Cottage cheese pancakes with cottage cheese and couscous are a great start to a working day. The cottage cheese pancakes will fill you with positive emotions, as they are so tasty, aromatic, and appetizing, you will just lick your fingers. And the pancakes are easy and simple to prepare. You will easily cope with the task, even without experience in making pancakes. This step-by-step recipe will help you. So.
Ingredients:
- cottage cheese - 250 grams;
- chicken eggs - 1 piece;
- couscous from semolina - 0.5 cup;
- salt - 1 pinch;
- sugar - 1 tablespoon;
- premium flour - 3 tablespoons.
The process of making pancakes:
- Pour the couscous into a cup and pour boiling water over it, leave for 5 minutes. Cook the couscous according to the instructions on the package.
- Mash the cottage cheese with a spoon, break the eggs into it, add sugar and salt, and finally add the couscous.
- Mix the ingredients, then add the wheat flour. Stir again. The dough for the pancakes should hold its shape. If the mixture is too liquid, add a little flour and mix again.
- With wet hands, form balls from the cottage cheese dough. Dip the pancakes in flour and press them with your hand to make a cake about 1 cm thick, not more.
- Heat a pan with sunflower oil. Place the pancakes on the hot pan, reduce the heat, cover tightly, and cook until golden brown.
- Flip the pancakes with a wooden spatula to the other side and fry until golden brown.
- Place the pancakes on a paper towel, and after a couple of minutes, serve them with sour cream.
We hope that after this article, you have no questions about how to cook couscous. After all, you now know everything about the grain, can cook porridge, soup, and even dessert from it.
