Mediterranean Spice Couscous
Couscous is made from semolina flour, which is the roughly milled endosperm of durum wheat. The semolina is moistened with water and rolled until little balls are formed. Use in place of rice, as a side salad, added to soups, mixed with sautéed vegetables, and as a breakfast cereal. This flavored couscous is the same size as traditional couscous, however this couscous adds color and flavor. Cooks up just like traditional couscous, add to boiling water, remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes. Cooks to a beautiful gold color with a smooth curry flavor. Excellent for plate presentation. Suggested Use: Serve Couscous with marinated, broiled vegetables. Cooked chilled Couscous makes a super salad ingredient. Use a bed of Couscous instead of rice with curries or stir fry meals. Pour 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups of liquid into a medium sized saucepan. The liquid can be water or vegetable stock or meat stock. Using stock adds more flavor to the dish. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil and a