Need a quick-cooking starch to round out your dinner plate?
Learn how to cook couscous, the North African staple that’s taking over the world.
Couscous stores in the pantry for months, cooks quickly, and readily takes on flavors.
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It takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish, and just a fraction of that is hands-on.
The standard ratio for couscous to water is 1:112.
As a flavor enhancer, consider cooking couscous in broth instead of water, in whole or in part.
Cara Cormack
Step 1: Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 112 cups of water to a boil.
verify you have a lid that snuggly fits your saucepan.
You’ll need it later.
Let the couscous steam for 5 minutes.
Stir in any flavorful extraslikelemon zestor chopped scallionsand serve.
For more ideas, look over ourcollection of couscous recipesor concoct your own couscous creations.
