Sean Dennis wrote to All:
(Ben, I saw this, thought you might like it.)
Title: Autumn Harvest Couscous
Thanks! I do like couscous. A friend made home-made couscous back in
the 1990s. He used a window screen as part of the process. Here's a
recipe that simply uses a sieve.
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Title: Couscous From Scratch
Categories: Pasta
Yield: 1 Batch
2 c Semolina flour
1 c Water (approximate);
- room temperature
1 ts Salt; divided
2 tb Extra virgin olive oil;
- divided
Here's a simple, straight-forward, and beginner-friendly step to make
light and fluffy homemade couscous from scratch. This couscous recipe
is my go-to simple dish for a nutritious and quick meal.
Dissolve 1 ts of salt in 2 cups of warm water. Pour this salted water
into your spray bottle.
Spread semolina flour in in a thin, even layer on your large, wide
mixing bowl or tray.
Lightly spray the semolina with 10 to 15 spritzes of the salted water.
Immediately begin to gently rub and roll the semolina in circular
motions using your palms. The goal is to make the semolina flour form
tiny, distinct granules.
Continue spraying with small amounts of water (10 to 15 spritzes at a
time) and rolling with your hands. The semolina will slowly soak up
the water. It will grow in size and look like small, round couscous
grains. These grains are about the size of a pinhead.
Place a strainer (about 1/8" diameter holes) over another large,
shallow container. Gently work the couscous through the sieve,
rubbing it with your palm or fingertips in a circular motion. Discard
any large clumps that don't pass through the sieve.
Prepare the steamer by adding four to five inches of water to the
bottom, and bring it to a boil. Add the semolina to a cheesecloth
lined steam basket. Place over the boiling water without touching the
water and steam for 10 minutes, mixing frequently to prevent
clumping; after 10 minutes, the mixture won't clump any more.
Cover and continue to cook for another 15 to 20 minutes.
To serve you can stir fry, cook in your desired sauce or simply bring
2 cups of water to a boil and steam the couscous one more time,
covered, for another 15 minutes. Add the oil to the couscous, fluff,
and serve immediately.
Recipe by Chef Lola Osinkolu
Recipe FROM:
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https://cheflolaskitchen.com/how-to-make-couscous-from-scratch/>
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