Couscous

Couscous is like a blank palate that can be flavored in so many ways! Perfect as a side dish or as a base for soups and salads.

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What is Couscous?

Couscous is actually a very small pasta, but many people confuse it as a rice. It was actually the first “one dish pasta” if you will, only adding enough liquid to cook the pasta without any excess.

It can come in a variety of sizes, and is probably the easiest of all side dishes. It takes only 10 minutes to make and is a blank canvas for flavor.

Like most pasta, the palate of couscous is fairly bland so it is up to you to add flavor. The first thing I do it to toast the dry pasta.

Doing this actually creates a different taste altogether, adding depth and sophistication, much like browning meat brings out its natural acidity.

Recipes That Use Couscous:

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