Make Couscous

Couscous is a Berber dish made from moistened semolina wheat and flour. It is traditionally served with a meat or vegetable stew; but there's no reason not to enjoy it with other foods, perhaps alongside a curry or Mexican chili. The dish is a favourite in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, West African Sahel, France, Madeira island, in western Sicily's Trapani province, and in parts of the Middle East.

Ingredients

 * 1 kilogramme (6 cups) of wheat semolina
 * 500-750 millilitres (2-3 cups) of water
 * 1 teaspoon of salt
 * 1 1/2 of a tablespoon of flour
 * 250 millilitres (1 cup) of vegetable oil

Steps

 * 1) [[Image:Boil_the_water_916.png|150px|right]]Pour the water into a steamer and bring it to a boil.
 * 2) [[Image:Mix__the_semolina_142.png|150px|right]]Put the semolina into a bowl, and slowly add the flour, salt, and about a third of the boiling water.
 * 3) [[Image:Sif_the_couscous_262.png|150px|right]]When the ingredients are mixed thoroughly, pass the mixture through a sieve.
 * 4) [[Image:Place_it_in_the_steamer_370.png|150px|right]]Cook the semolina mixture in the steamer for half an hour.
 * 5) [[Image:Fluf_it_op_213.png|150px|right]]Remove the steamed semolina. Place into another bowl and break it up with a fork to make it fluffy.
 * 6) [[Image:Add_the_oil_958.png|150px|right]]Add the oil and the remaining water. You want the couscous to have a wet texture; if necessary, add more water until the required texture is gained. Mix well and let it rest for 10 minutes.
 * 7) [[Image:Steam_it_for_the_second_time_90.png|150px|right]]Cook the semolina in the steamer for another 20 minutes.
 * 8) [[Image:Couscous_983.png|150px|right]]Serve hot as a delightful accompaniment to chicken, or to several Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes. Couscous is also great with vegetarian dishes, and works well with eggplant.

Tips

 * Couscous can be made in advance, so if you prefer, just reheat it in the steamer the next day for an enjoyable compliment to your meal.
 * You can enjoy couscous hot or cold, plain or seasoned -- as you like.
 * Some people like to add raisins and dried fruit to their couscous. This is especially delicious if served with meat stew.

Things You'll Need

 * 2 large bowls
 * Mixing spoon
 * Tamis or a sieve
 * Steamer
 * Fork

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Make Cranberry Couscous
 * How to Cook Vegetarian Chili
 * How to Make Indian Style Basmati Rice
 * How to Make Fried Rice
 * How to Make Rice Cooker Bread

Sources and Citations
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 * Videojug Used with permission, Pictures are screenshots from the video.