Couscous
Couscous is a staple food of numerous North African diets, consisting of semolina that is rolled in flour until well coated. The wheat is steamed and dried, and has a light, fluffy texture, with a somewhat neutral, bland flavor, but couscous is known to soak up the flavors of other ingredients extremely well.
It is most popular in Maghreb, an area in North Africa that includes countries such as Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, and Libya. Although the term couscous can refer to the ingredient, it is also used to refer to a variety of couscous dishes.
Couscous can be served either as a side dish or as the main dish, when it's often combined with fruits, vegetables, or meat, but it is also commonly used in the preparation of various salads and soups.
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Mesfouf
Mesfouf refers to a dish where the main ingredient is a version of couscous made with finely ground semolina and butter. The dish can then be ... Read more
Couscous bil-bosla
Couscous bil-bosla is a traditional dish made with a combination of couscous, chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, and lamb. Other ingredients used in the dish include onions,... Read more
Chakery
Chakery is a sweet West African dessert with a creamy texture. It consists of couscous, milk, yogurt, and sour cream. Chakery is usually served at the end of an African ... Read more
Cùscusu alla trapanese
Cùscusu alla trapanese is the Sicilian version of couscous, particularly associated with the city of Trapani. It is prepared with semolina wheat, just like traditional ... Read more
