EGYPTIAN SWEET COUSCOUS DESSERT

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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

1 cup couscous
2 cups fruit juice
2 tablespoons rose water
3 tablespoons melted sweet butter
1/4 cup finely ground blanched almond
1/4 cup finely ground pistachio nut
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2-1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup candy-covered almonds (kufeta)
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, if in season

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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