How to Make Couscous

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pour the water into a steamer and bring it to a boil.

   Just before the couscous is about to be steamed, add the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
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   Step 2: Put the semolina into a bowl

   , Make sure to break up any big lumps of semolina that don't make it through the sieve.
   
   Big lumps won't cook evenly. ,, Place into another bowl and break it up with a fork to make it fluffy. , You want the couscous to have a wet texture; if necessary, add more water until the required texture is gained.
   
   Mix well and let it rest for 10 minutes. , Bring it out of the colander and let it rest for a second time.
   
   All this can be done far in advance of serving.
   
   Once you're ready to serve, follow the next few steps. ,, Couscous is also great with vegetarian dishes, and works well with eggplant. ,
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   Step 3: and slowly add the flour

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   Step 4: and about a third of the boiling water.

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   Step 5: When the ingredients are mixed thoroughly

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   Step 6: pass the mixture through a sieve.

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   Step 7: Cook the semolina mixture in the steamer for 15 minutes.

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   Step 8: Remove the steamed semolina.

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   Step 9: Add the oil and the remaining water.

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    Step 10: Cook the semolina in the steamer for another 15 minutes.

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    Step 11: Steam the couscous for a third time

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    Step 12: approximately 15 minutes.After the third steam

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    Step 13: the couscous should be completely cooked and ready to fluff.

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    Step 14: Serve hot as a delightful accompaniment to chicken

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    Step 15: or to several Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes.

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    Step 16: Finished.

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