HOW TO COOK PEARL COUSCOUS (ISRAELI COUSCOUS)
Tender, chewy, and slightly nutty, pearl couscous (Israeli couscous) is an irresistible side dish that comes together in just a few minutes, with very little effort. Simply toast it in some good extra virgin olive oil and boil it in water or broth on the stove until tender. It's as easy as that! You can enjoy pearled couscous at room temperature in a salad, or hot, tossed with some pesto or other sauces of your choice.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toast the couscous: In a medium saucepan, heat about 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until just shimmering. Add the pearl couscous and toss around to toast (the couscous pearls should turn a nice golden brown).
- Boil the couscous: Boil 1 ½ cups of water and add it to the toasted pearl couscous. Season with kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 14 minutes or until the pearl couscous is tender. Remove from the heat.
- Season and enjoy! Taste and adjust salt to your liking. To finish, add the parsley and lemon zest (optional), toss and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.1 kcal, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Protein 3.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.04 g, Sodium 7.2 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 0.02 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
INSTANT POT® HERBED ISRAELI COUSCOUS
This couscous is a lovely side dish, or can be the base to a main meal. It's also fast to make using the Instant Pot®.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot. Add chicken broth and couscous. Stir. Cancel Saute mode.
- Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff couscous with a fork.
- Pour olive oil over the couscous. Sprinkle the Greek seasoning over the top. Mix to combine. Add basil, parsley, and rosemary; toss to disperse throughout.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 508.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
ISRAELI COUSCOUS (RICE COOKER)
This is a plain, kid-friendly adaptation of a recipe in The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook by Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann. The cookbook version called for lovely additions like orange zest, olives, parsley and mushrooms but kidlets tend to pick those things out.
Provided by Lille
Categories Lactose Free
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place olive oil and shallot in rice cooker bowl. Set rice cooker to Cook. Stir a few times until shallot is softened.
- Add couscous and cook for a few minutes until it is lightly toasted and coated with oil.
- Add chicken broth and salt if using. Close the cover and set for regular cycle.
- Serve when rice cooker cycle is finished. It can be garnished as described above or served plain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 668.7, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 8.1
ISRAELI COUSCOUS
Steps:
- Bring a small pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the Israeli couscous and cook until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes. Strain from the water and reserve.
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and bring to high heat. After a few minutes, add the almonds to toast them in the oil. When the garlic is golden and very aromatic, remove it from the pan and discard it. Add the cooked couscous and chicken stock. Season with salt and cook until the stock has reduced by half. Add the pomegranate seeds, apricots, and scallions. Stir to combine and taste to make sure it is delicious.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
ISRAELI COUSCOUS PILAF
This couscous can be treated like wild rice as an accompaniment to a main course.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Add onions, and cook until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in cumin and cayenne pepper, and saute for 1 minute more.
- Stir in couscous, salt, pepper, and boiling water. Cover, and simmer over low heat until tender and water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Add parsley, and serve.
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