How to Cook Couscous in 5 Minutes
Cooking time
- Couscous, rest covered
- 5 min
Couscous needs no cooking: pour over the same volume of boiling water or stock, cover for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork. Ratios and tips.
Method
- Put the couscous in a bowl with a pinch of salt and a little butter or oil.
- Pour over the same volume of boiling water (or stock), cover tightly and start the timer.
- Fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
Tips
- Use slightly more liquid — about 1.25 times — if you like it softer.
- Stock instead of water gives it far more flavour for no extra work.
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