RiceSelect® Couscous
INGREDIENTS: UNENRICHED DURUM SEMOLINA (WHEAT)
CONTAINS: WHEAT
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil (optional)
- 1 cup couscous
Bring water to a boil. Add salt and butter or olive oil, if desired. Stir in couscous quickly. Remove from heat and cover. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve. Yields approximately 4 cups.
Couscous: Delicate Texture. Distinguished Flavor.
Traditional Moroccan Couscous is a small, natural pasta that's extremely light and fluffy when cooked, but absorbs large amounts of flavor. With origins from the Maghreb region in North Africa, this pasta resembles small balls that are made with unenriched durum semolina wheat. Couscous is prepared by steaming the pasta to create a light and fluffy consistency for all kinds of meals.
Not to be confused with Pearl Couscous, our classic Moroccan Couscous is smaller in size and steamed. To learn more about the different types of couscous we offer, take a look at our guide to everything you need to know about couscous.
Benefits
- Made with Quality Durum Wheat
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- Certified Kosher by Star K
- Packaged in a 100% recyclable, BPA-Free jar
- No preservatives or additives and low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium
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Couscous Recipes
Its small shape and short cook time of 5 minutes make this versatile pasta ideal as a stand-alone dish or paired with sauces, vegetables, and other protein-heavy recipes. With RiceSelect®, you can make something incredible and serve up a bit of spontaneous brilliance in anything from refreshing pasta salads like Couscous & Swiss Chard Tabbouleh to a traditional North African-inspired meal like our Roasted Seven Vegetable Couscous recipe.
Additional Couscous Varieties
We offer two other varieties of traditional Moroccan Couscous including Tri-Color Couscous, which is a trifecta combination of traditional couscous flavored with captivating hints of tomato and spinach. The second variety is Organic Whole Wheat Couscous, which is a whole wheat Moroccan couscous produced organically.
Couscous vs Rice
While both rice and couscous can be used as a filling carbohydrate for a delicious meal, rice is a Gluten Free grain and couscous is pasta made from wheat. However, they do offer certain similarities depending on the type. For example, much like Arborio Rice, couscous is wonderful for absorbing flavors and like Brown Rice, Whole Wheat Couscous contains lots of fiber and protein. It can also be a fluffy side much like Texmati® Rice.
