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    How to cook couscous

    Published: Jun 16, 2016 · Modified: Apr 29, 2021 by Jacqueline Bellefontaine ·

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    Couscous is simple to prepare and makes a great alternative to rice to serve with casseroles and stews.

     

    how to cook couscous

    Step by step couscous

    step 1

    Place the couscous into a bowl, add the salt and pour in the water.

    how to cook couscous

    step 2

    Leave to soak for 10 minutes

    how to cook couscous

    Step 3

    Use your fingers rub the oil into the couscous

    how to cook couscous

    Step 4

    Dot with butter cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes until heated through.

    how to cook couscous

    step 5

    Remove from the oven and fluff up with a fork. serve plain or topped with a sprinkling of toasted talked almonds and chopped coriander.

    how to cook couscous

    Couscous

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    Course Side
    Prep Time 12 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 27 mins
    Servings 4
    Author Jacqueline Bellefontaine

    Ingredients

    • 250 g couscous
    • ¼ –½ teaspoon salt
    • 400 ml warm water
    • 1 tablespoon olive or rapeseed oil
    • 25 g butter

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180℃/160℃ fan/gas mark 4
    • Rinse and drain the couscous and tip into a bowl. Add the salt then pour in the water. Allow to stand for 10 minutes or until the couscous has absorbed the water.
    • Add the oil and rub into the couscous grains with your fingers, then transfer the couscous to an ovenproof dish.
    • Dot the top with the butter and cover with a sheet of foil. Bake for 15 minutes to heat through.
    • Fluff up with a fork and serve.
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    About Jacqueline Bellefontaine

    Jacqueline is a member of the Guild of Food Writers and has been a cookery writer and food stylist for over 25 years. She has written over 15 cookery books, in addition to writing for several major magazines. She likes to champion good basic home cooking and as the daughter of a master baker, she is passionate about home baking.

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    1. Geetha Priyanka

      October 05, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is such an easy and quick method to cook Couscous. Step by step process shots are really helpful for me. #CookBlogShare

      Reply
      • Jacqui Bellefontaine

        October 05, 2018 at 3:05 pm

        Thank you I'm glad it helps

        Reply

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