Introduction: Northwest African Sweet Couscous
Super delicious dish for breakfast, exceptional occasion(s) ,or special guest(s)..
Supplies :
× 3 cups of fine couscous
× 1+1/2 cup of whole milk
× 1/2 cup of sugar
× large handful of dates, i used 15 dates
× 1/2 cup of cashew nuts
× 1 cup of almonds
× 3 tbs of sof butter
× 1 pomegranate
× flavour of your choice ,i used almond and butter-vanilla ,it's more desirable to use orange blossom water if found.
Supplies :
× 3 cups of fine couscous
× 1+1/2 cup of whole milk
× 1/2 cup of sugar
× large handful of dates, i used 15 dates
× 1/2 cup of cashew nuts
× 1 cup of almonds
× 3 tbs of sof butter
× 1 pomegranate
× flavour of your choice ,i used almond and butter-vanilla ,it's more desirable to use orange blossom water if found.
Step 1: Butter
Mix 3 cups of fine couscous with 3 tbs of sof butter, mix really well to combine.
Step 2: Sugar and Flavour
Add sugar and some drops of your favorite flavour then mix.
Step 3: Milk
Add the milk stirring constantly, then let the mixture repose covered for 15-20 minutes or till the couscous absorb the milk entirely,.you can use warm milk to accelerate the process.
Step 4: Preparing Pomegranate and Dates
In the meanwhile, cut and de-seed the pomegranate ,wash the dates well and slices them thinly .
Step 5: Cooking
Steam the couscous covered on medium - high flame for 30 minutes or until is tender .
Step 6: Toasting Nuts
In the meantime ,put almonds and cashew nuts on baking tray and cook them for 10 minutes on 180 ° C .
Step 7: Adding Dates and Pomegranate Seeds
When the couscous is cooked, turn off the heat , add dates slices and pomegranate seeds and mix.
(You can add flavour in this stage if you like it more intense )
(You can add flavour in this stage if you like it more intense )
Step 8: Garnishing and Serving
Serve hot or cold topped with toasted nuts.
Be suitable with liquids like black coffee, tea,milk or juice.
ENJOY!
Be suitable with liquids like black coffee, tea,milk or juice.
ENJOY!