A step-by-step recipe for how to cook couscous: ingredients and technology for preparing cereals. Video recipes.
Couscous is a small wheat grits. Although at the present time, cereals made from other cereals are also occasionally under this name. Sometimes this product is referred to as pasta. Traditional couscous is considered a very healthy product because has a positive effect on almost all body systems - immune, digestive, nervous, reproductive, cardiac and so on. This product will be useful for those who have decided to fight overweight. However, not many housewives know how to cook couscous.
When choosing cereals in the store, look at the size of the grains. How much couscous to cook depends on it. The smaller the size, the faster it will cook. Also pay attention to the composition, it should include only two ingredients - the cereal itself and the water. The best source for this cereal is durum whole wheat. The grains are usually the same size, the mixture should not contain foreign inclusions. The packaging must be airtight, which ensures the purity of the aroma and the optimal level of humidity during storage. Also, the manufacturer sometimes describes a way to properly cook couscous.
The taste of couscous is not particularly pronounced, which makes it possible to combine this cereal with almost any additives - meat, fish, milk, vegetables, fruits or berries, dried fruits or nuts. Many chefs welcome the addition of flavors such as mint, marjoram, thyme, basil, thyme, oregano.
This recipe details how to cook couscous in 5 minutes.
See also how to make stewed couscous.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 112 kcal.
- Servings - 3
- Cooking time - 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- Couscous - 100 g
- Water - 100 ml
- Salt - 0.5 tsp
- Olive oil - 1 tsp
Cooking couscous step by step in 5 minutes
1. Before cooking couscous for a side dish, the cereals must be prepared. To do this, fill the dry product with oil and season with salt. Olive oil was not chosen by chance, because it is more beneficial and easier for the body than other types of vegetable fats.
2. Rub thoroughly with your fingers so that the oil covers the surface of each grain. This manipulation will make the finished dish crumbly. In this state, the product can be left for 10-15 minutes.
3. After that, fill the cereal with boiling water, mix a little. The proportion of how to cook couscous is 1 to 1.
4. So that the cereals are well steamed, cover the container with a lid of a suitable diameter or wrap it on top with foil. You can also wrap it with a tea towel to speed up the process.
5. After 5 minutes, open the container and get a well-crumbly porridge with a not strong, but pleasant aroma.
6. Healthy and tasty couscous is ready! It is usually served in portions. The easiest option is to season with lemon juice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
See also video recipes:
1. Secrets of cooking couscous
2. How to cook couscous
