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Image Source/Getty ImagesCouscous
This pasta (small grains of semolina coated in wheat flour) is a staple of North African cuisine and has become a go-to ingredient for busy cooks.
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How to Choose Couscous
Whether you buy it boxed, bagged, or from the bulk bin, almost all fine-grain, golden varieties of couscous will cook up the same. Israeli couscous grains are larger, with a pearl-like shape, and are toasted, so they taste nuttier. -
How to Store Couscous
Couscous can be stored in a sealed container or package in the pantry for up to a year. -
How to Use Couscous
Toss couscous with salad dressing and vegetables or dried fruits and nuts for a side dish, or stir into milk for morning porridge.
—Jenny RosenstrachReal Simple Couscous Recipes:
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How To: Cook Couscous
For a last-minute starch to round out your dinner plate, consider couscous: It’s tasty and easy to make in a hurry. Watch this video for tips on how to cook couscous.
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