Best Middle Eastern Sweet Couscous Recipes
SWEET COUSCOUS WITH NUTS AND DRIED FRUIT
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 14m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cranberries, apricots, and cherries. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the couscous and remove the pan from the heat. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid until the couscous has absorbed all of the cooking liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Using a fork, fluff the couscous to break up any lumps. Add the almonds and hazelnuts and toss. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet until completely cooled, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the couscous to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
- Serving Suggestion: Drizzle the couscous with 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil for a moister texture.
MIDDLE EASTERN SWEET COUSCOUS
This sweet couscous is great with full-flavored, spicy meats, like lamb kebabs and although it is traditionally middle-eastern, we love it with spicy caribbean jerk pork, too!
Provided by Wildflour
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 315°F Spread nuts on a baking sheet and bake about 5 minutes, until lightly golden. Allow to cool, then coarse chop.
- Place in a bowl with the chopped apricots and toss to combine.
- Place the couscous and sugar in a bowl and cover with 1 cup boiling water. Stir well then add the butter and a pinch of salt. Stir until the butter melts, then cover with a dish towel and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, then add the nuts & apricots, toss gently.
- The couscous can be served just like this, on a platter with the meat, or in a bowl. Some prefer it served in small bowls, sprinkled with the cinnamon and a little hot milk. This way it can be a dessert or a breakfast dish, much like we enjoy cream of wheat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 619, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 58.6, Sodium 174.3, Carbohydrate 80.5, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 27.5, Protein 14
MIDDLE EASTERN COUSCOUS WITH DRIED FRUIT
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Add the raisins, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the couscous to the saucepan, along with the 2 cups of boiling water and the salt. Stir once with a fork, cover tightly, and remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir with a fork before serving to fluff the couscous and combine the other ingredients. (This recipe can be made up to a day ahead and reheated over very low heat or in a microwave oven.)
EGYPTIAN SWEET COUSCOUS DESSERT
Among the variations of couscous, this recipe from Egypt is unrivaled for the sweet-toothed palate. Serve with a cold glass of milk or a demitasse of heavy Arabic coffee. Found for Zaar World Tour II.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Dessert
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring fruit juice & rose water to a boil, add couscous, stir well, cover, remove from heat & let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Rub well into grains 3 Tbs. melted sweet butter.
- Combine couscous with 1/4 cup each finely ground blanched almonds and pistachio nuts.
- Mound on serving platter and sprinkle with mixture of powdered sugar & cinnamon.
- Garnish with kufeta (candy-coated almonds) & pomegranate seeds.
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