How To Cook Pearl Couscous Food

PERFECT COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Combine the water or broth, olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous and immediately remove from the heat. Cover and let sit 5 minutes.
• Fluff the couscous thoroughly with a fork (the more you fluff, the more separate and light the grains will be). Season with salt and pepper. If you are making the couscous ahead, spread while hot on a baking sheet lined with parchment to stop the cooking as it cools. Once cool, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.

HOW TO COOK PEARL COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Heat a large pot over medium high heat.
• Add butter.
• Once butter is melted, add couscous and sauté until nice and golden, stirring frequently, 3-5 minutes.
• Add broth and bring it to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to simmer and cover the pot. Continue to cook for about 10 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and couscous is soft.

PERFECT ISRAELI COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil . Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until fragrant and lightly toasted.
• Add the vegetable broth, bring the mixture to a boil, and then turn down the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender. Set aside.
• While the couscous simmers, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, mushrooms, and white wine and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
• Add the dried thyme, fresh parsley , and salt, stirring to combine. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes more, or until most of the moisture from the mushrooms has evaporated.
• Add the cooked Israeli couscous to the mushroom mixture, tossing well to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

GOURMET PEARL COUSCOUS SALAD WITH VEGETABLES AND CASHEW NUTS AND

Steps:

• Bring large volume of salted water to the boil.
• Stir in couscous and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Drain, place in cold water to cool, then drain again.
• In a bowl mix together the lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, red chilli, olive oil, cashew nuts and corriander leaves.
• Add the cold drained couscous and toss gently.
• Add the vegatables and toss together very gently before serving.

HOW TO COOK COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, add broth or water. Add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil.
• Now, toast the couscous. In a non-stick skillet or pan, heat about 1 to 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Add the couscous and toss around with a wooden spoon until golden brown. This is an optional step but can really adds a great nutty flavor.
• Stir couscous in the boiled liquid quickly and immediately turn the heat off. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes or until couscous has completely absorbed the broth or water.
• Uncover and fluff with a fork.
• You can serve couscous plain, or mix in spices and herbs to give it more flavor. If you like, add in a pinch of cumin, sautéed garlic, chopped green onions, and fresh herbs or your choice. Enjoy!