Wholewheat Giant Couscous by Merchant Gourmet 300g
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Giant couscous has a brilliant, springy texture that works wonderfully in salads and stews. Our wholewheat version has been toasted in a flame oven to give it a deep roasted flavour, and it cooks in less than 20 mins, so it's a great base for lots of recipes.
Easy to prepare
For best results, gently fry 100g of giant couscous in olive oil for 2-3 mins, until golden. Add 200ml of cold water to the pan and stir until it's all absorbed. Gradually add more water, until the couscous is soft and ready to serve (around 16 mins). In a rush? Empty the couscous into a pan of boiling stock. Simmer for 6-8 mins, drain and serve.
Get creative
For an alternative risotto: cook the giant couscous in stock with some seasonal green veg. Stir in a dollop of pesto and top with grated parmesan. You can also infuse this couscous with fresh thyme and lemon for a delicious side dish, or use it as a base for a speedy salad.
Instructions
Hob - From Ambient. To make the best Giant Couscous, gently fry 100g of Couscous for 2-3 minutes in a little olive oil. When golden brown, add 200ml of cold water to the pan and stir continuously until all of the water has been absorbed. Add more water as necessary until the Couscous is soft. This should take approximately 16 minutes. Serve straight away.
For a quicker method, empty the Couscous into a pan of boiling stock. Simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain using a sieve and serve. This method is great for using in salads or when you are short of time.
Recipes
Ideas to Keep...
Combine cooked couscous with feta cheese, tomatoes, red onion and a squeeze of balsamic glaze for a tasty Greek-style lunch.
Boil with fresh thyme and slices of lemon. Serve with warm baked salmon and baby spinach.
Add half a teaspoon of ground cumin and paprika, then cook as instructed. Serve with meatballs in a spicy tomato sauce.
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