Food Cooking Tips & Techniques Cooking How to Make the Fluffiest Couscous Next time you need a last-minute starch to round out your dinner plate, consider couscous. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 16, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Cara Cormack Couscous is one of the tastiest side dishes around and one of the easiest to prepare in a hurry. It's the perfect accompaniment for a spring lamb and vegetable stew, one of our favorite easy Easter dinner ideas. Whether you're learning how to prepare couscous for a yummy side paired with mini burgers or adding it to a protein-packed salad, knowing how to cook this tasty grain will prove fruitful in the kitchen for many versatile dishes. Watch our video demonstration on making it, and then try some of our most loved basic couscous recipes, like a couscous with apricot vinaigrette and Moroccan couscous salad. What You Need SaucepanCouscousOlive oil or butterSaltWaterDinner forkWooden spoon Cara Cormack Follow These Steps Boil water.For each cup of dry couscous, use 1½ cups of water. Bring to boil in saucepan. Add salt and oil or butter.Add ½ teaspoon salt to the water and a little olive oil or butter if desired to add moisture. Add couscous and let steam.Pour 1 cup couscous into boiling water, stir once with a spoon, cover with a lid, and remove from heat. Let the couscous steam for five minutes. Fluff with a fork.Couscous grains tend to bind together in the cooking process, so fluff the grains with a fork. Before serving, stir in any flavorful extras like lemon zest or chopped scallions. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit