Arame Flecked Asian Couscous Food

GRILLED ASIAN VEGETABLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• For the glaze: Whisk together the mirin, light soy, olive oil, sugar, ginger, salt and garlic in a small bowl until dissolved and combined.
• For the vegetables: Preheat a gas grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush all the vegetables with the glaze and grill, turning frequently and brushing with more glaze as they cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the grill and let stand for a few minutes before chopping into bite-size pieces.
• For the couscous: Put the couscous in a large bowl. Pour the hot broth over and stir to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile whisk together the light soy, olive oil, sesame oil and lemon juice in a small bowl until combined. Uncover the couscous, pour in about 2 tablespoons of the soy mixture and fluff with a fork. Add half of the cilantro and toss gently.
• Spoon the couscous onto a serving platter and arrange the chopped vegetables over and around it. Drizzle more of the soy mixture over the vegetables, if desired, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

ARAME-FLECKED ASIAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Mix the couscous, ginger, and cayenne in a large heatproof bowl or storage container and pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water on top. Cover tightly and let sit until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. If the couscous is not quite tender, stir in an additional 1/4 cup boiling water, cover, and let sit for a few minutes longer. Fluff up with a fork, and let cool.
• Meanwhile, place the arame in a bowl with ample cold water to cover and let stand until rehydrated, about 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and drain well.
• Add the drained arame, carrots, radishes, and scallions to the couscous. Stir in enough sesame oil, shoyu, and vinegar to give the salad intense flavor. Stir in the sunflower seeds. Serve at room temperature. (Leftovers will probably need to be perked up with additional dressing.)

ASIAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until tender. Remove from oil.
• Boil chicken broth. When broth has reached a boil, add cous cous and remove from heat.
• Stir in onions and garlic.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and let cous cous sit for five minutes.
• Serve immediately.

ASIAN-STYLE COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Coat bottom of pot with oil or cooking spray. Heat over medium-high flame until hot. Add scallions and saute until tender. Add water and next five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Add couscous to pan. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Serve warm.