Golden Couscous

Name: Golden Couscous
Prep time: PTM
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 6 cups low-salt chicken broth; 6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter; 3 cups onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 cups couscous (about 1 pound); 2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

By Leslie Blythe Moroccan, Pasta Steaming

November 29, 2014

Couscous is a very tiny pasta. It is not a grain and a staple of many North African countries. It is made from semolina (coarsely ground durum wheat) and water. The couscous is then coated with flour to prevent them from sticking. It has a nutty flavor. I usually also add sultanas (golden raisins).

Cook: 15 mins
Yields: 8 Servings

Ingredients

6 cups low-salt chicken broth

6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter

3 cups onions, chopped

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 cups couscous (about 1 pound)

2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

1Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan. Reduce heat to very low; cover to keep hot.

2Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until tender and light golden, about 8 minutes.

3Add turmeric and cumin; stir 1 minute. Add couscous; stir until coated with onion mixture. Mix in hot broth. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until broth is absorbed, about 12 minutes.

4Fluff couscous with fork. Season generously with salt and pepper. Mound on platter. Sprinkle with almonds.

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