Sesame Fried Couscous Recipes

RAS EL HANOUT COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place the couscous in a bowl, pour in the sesame seed oil and Ras el Hanout. Stir well by hand until all grains are coated in oil - this will help prevent the couscous from clumping.
• If you have the time, steam the couscous as this will further reduce clumping and improve the consistency of the grains. Towards the end of the steaming, add the raisins to the boiling water to soak.
• If cooking the couscous by boiling, then pour boiled chicken stock into the bowl, sufficient to cover the grains + 1cm. Add the raisins at this stage and stir. Cover the bowl to keep the steam inches Wait 5 minutes and stir with a fork to loosen the grains.
• Once the couscous is cooked and cooled, stir in the remaining ingredients except the Sumac and enough of the coriander to garnish.
• Garnish with sprinkled sumac and finely chopped coriander.

SESAME GINGER COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring 1-1/4 cups of water to a boil.
• Stir in couscous and cover, remove from heat, let stand for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions, ginger, carrots and broccoli.
• Cook 3-4 minutes or until tender.
• Stir into prepared couscous.
• Add sesame oil and soy sauce and toss.

FRIED COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover until the liquid had been absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a fork, fluff the couscous and break up any lumps.
• In a large, nonstick skillet heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the garlic and discard. Increase the heat to high and add the couscous. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes. Continue to cook the couscous, stirring every 5 minutes, until toasted, about 25 minutes. Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl and cool for 5 minutes. Add the ricotta salata, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and basil.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until the couscous is coated.

"FRIED" COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring 3 c water to a boil, place 1 1/2 cubes mazzi broth in 2 cups of the water, reserving 1c.
• Stir in couscous, 2t garlic, parsley, salt, cranberries and pineapple. Let stand five minutes.
• In saute pan, add slivered almonds. Toast, shaking frequently until lightly browned. Set aside.
• Add 1/2 c olive oil to the pan and heat on med high. Stir in spinach, green pepper, parsley, basil and thyme. Saute 5 minutes.
• Add couscous mixture back into saute pan and add 1/2 of the olive oil a little at a time.
• Heat to steaming, then stir in 1/2 of the butter.
• Add nutmeg and cinnamon sugar.
• Heat on low, adding broth or oils as needed, for five more minutes.
• Add the last of the butter and olive oil to bottom of fry pan. Turn couscous mixture into skillet.
• Heat on med high, stirring occasionally.
• At the last minute, add toasted almonds and serve.