COUSCOUS FORM SCRATCH

Uncooked Couscous

Is couscous a pasta?  Here is the recipe.

2 tsp salt
500 ml (2 cups) warm water
4 cups fine semolina, divided plus more
2 tbsp melted butter

Materials:
1 spray bottle
1 large baking sheet


Dissolve 4 tbsp salt in water and place some into the spray bottle.  Spread 1 cup of semolina on the baking sheet in a thin layer, and moisten it lightly 10-15 times with salted water.  Gently work the semolina in a circular motion with both your hands held flat and fingers spread, without pressure until the semolina has absorbed all the water and feels dry.

Continue to moisten the semolina,10-15 sprays at a time and roll with your palms and fingers until the semolina, which will increase in size and become rounder, will resemble couscous.  If the grains are slightly wet sprinkle with extra semolina and roll a little in a circular motion, as before, until they feel dry.

Repeat this process with the remaining semolina, a cup at a time. and salted water.  The couscous must be left to dry for several hours before, steaming or simmering in chicken stock with butter.

       

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