ISRAELI COUSCOUS COOKING RECIPES

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HOW TO COOK ISRAELI COUSCOUS (PEARL COUSCOUS)



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Learn all the ways to cook Israeli Couscous (a.k.a. pearl couscous) with chicken stock, vegetable broth or water. Always fluffy and never sticky, makes a tasty side or delicious salads!

Provided by Makos

Categories     Side

Total Time 15 minutes

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups (200 grams) Israeli couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Saute: Add the couscous and the olive oil in a pot over medium/high heat and saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it starts to smell nutty and the pearls start to brown in certain parts.
  • Boil: Add the water and the salt and bring to a boil. Once the water starts to boil, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 7-8 minutes. Taste the couscous and if it needs more time cook for additional 2 minutes.
  • Drain: Remove from the heat and drain through a sieve. Transfer to a bowl, add 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil (optional), fluff up with a fork and serve. You can also add ground black pepper, chopped parsley and lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

HERBED ISRAELI COUSCOUS RECIPE - FOOD.COM



Herbed Israeli Couscous Recipe - Food.com image

From the Culinary Institute of America. I LOVE the bigger, thicker texture of israeli couscous. Sometimes it's hard to find in local stores, this would be good with regular couscous too.

Total Time 20 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups israeli couscous
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon tarragon, chopped
1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous and saute, stirring constantly, until well coated and aromatic, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Add the herbs and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.7, FatContent 4.4, SaturatedFatContent 0.7, CholesterolContent 0, SodiumContent 670, CarbohydrateContent 35, FiberContent 2.4, SugarContent 0.6, ProteinContent 8.2

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