Simple Pearl Couscous
By Erin McMurrerPublished on May 11, 2015
Time
30 minutes
Yield
Serves 8 (Makes about 4 cups)
Ingredients
Before You Begin
The warm couscous can be flavored with any number of simple flavors, including butter or extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh herbs or scallions, a spritz of lemon or lime juice, and freshly ground pepper or flavored salts. If you’re making a salad, transfer the couscous to a rimmed baking sheet and let it cool completely, about 15 minutes. Our favorite brand of pearl couscous is Roland Israeli Couscous. Pearl couscous is sometimes labeled as Israeli couscous.
Instructions
- Heat couscous and oil in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until about half of grains are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add water and salt; stir to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, 9 to 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Serve.
Time
30 minutesYield
Serves 8 (Makes about 4 cups)Ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredients
Why This Recipe Works
We first toast the spheres in oil to bring out their nuttiness. We then cook the couscous in a measured amount of water that is soaked up during cooking. This absorption method produces more evenly cooked results than boiling the couscous.
Before You Begin
The warm couscous can be flavored with any number of simple flavors, including butter or extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh herbs or scallions, a spritz of lemon or lime juice, and freshly ground pepper or flavored salts. If you’re making a salad, transfer the couscous to a rimmed baking sheet and let it cool completely, about 15 minutes. Our favorite brand of pearl couscous is Roland Israeli Couscous. Pearl couscous is sometimes labeled as Israeli couscous.
Instructions
- Heat couscous and oil in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until about half of grains are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add water and salt; stir to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is absorbed, 9 to 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Serve.
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