Couscous with Fried Shallots Recipe

This recipe for RiceSelect® Couscous with fried shallots is an ideal side dish for dinner or to share at your next gathering.

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Serves
6
Total Time
20
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
10

Ingredients

  • null 2 cups uncooked RiceSelect® Couscous
  • null 2 cups chicken broth
  • null 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • null ½ teaspoon cumin
  • null ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • null 6 large shallots, peeled and sliced into rings
  • null vegetable oil, for frying
  • null salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine broth, olive oil, cumin, and pepper in medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
  2. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  3. While couscous is standing, heat about ½ inch vegetable oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add shallots in batches and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes).
  5. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Season with salt. Fluff couscous.
  6. Serve topped with shallots.