nalioth 405 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Howdy all, Not sure if you're ever seen or heard of couscous, but it's a staple of the diet of northern africa, and in some parts of Europe and the middle east. It's made of wheat, and is a granular food. Uncooked couscous It's used for breakfast (in a bowl with milk and sugar - YUM), lunch and dinner and can be used in sweet or savory recipes (it has a neutral flavor [like rice]). If you have dishes that are served over rice, they can be served over couscous, too, for something different. I've known of it for years (eaten it while overseas). Lately, I've been eating a lot of rice and have grown tired of it, so I decided to give the couscous a run. Y'all might like to give it a run, too. You can find it at your grocery store with the rice and dried beans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWho 10 Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 love it.. now make a few falafells to put on the side with some tahini or hummus and you got a feast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR Young 175 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 My wife makes a chicken and couscous dish that has balsamic vinegar and diced tomatoes.... it is so freakin' good!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 This gives me an idea for a new Food Network show... The Well Armed Gourmét Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rangerdavid 6 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 MMmmmmm, man, TR, ya'll making me hungry........ great ideas here!! and the TV show might be a hit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 MMmm, I should make some up as a side dish for pulled pork bbq. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vultite 57 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) should I buy 100 pallets of this and stuff it away? lol, good stuff, i like it spicy myself, with hot sausage and chopped tomatoes, onions and peppers. Yes, I said I like da HAWT SAUSAGE! Edited February 26, 2009 by Vultite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 should I buy 100 pallets of this and stuff it away? lol, good stuff, i like it spicy myself, with hot sausage and chopped tomatoes, onions and peppers. Yes, I said I like da HAWT SAUSAGE! Make sure it's pork sausage with extra pork. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Any couscous recipes involve bacon? Bacon makes everything better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 ya know, i honestly never cared for coos coos, myself. I grew up around a lot of liberal hippies that made it many ways, and i can probably get ahold of a lot of practical recipies for the stuff, if you guys want it. I think of it as fake pasta, myself, which is probably why i dont care for it, being part sicilian, and all.....even though it is a LOT healthier for you than that starchy crap i woof down by the pound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Koliadko 207 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Any couscous recipes involve bacon? Bacon makes everything better. Everything? Uh, like arteries? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kresk 10,063 Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Any couscous recipes involve bacon? Bacon makes everything better. Everything? Uh, like arteries? Hardens 'em up so they don't snap shut on ya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RangerM9 1 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 i cook it up frequently, mix in some frozen spinach, cook in chicken broth, garlic, your favorite seasoning.....great side dish. I've done it up with curry as well. never tired the breakfast version.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
termite 463 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 How about some recipes? TR that meal sounds good, can you PM me the recipe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 How about some recipes? TR that meal sounds good, can you PM me the recipe? Why be selfish? Put 'em up here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtnichols 51 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 What is it actually? Couscoos? like a seed or tapioca? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 What is it actually?Couscoos? like a seed or tapioca? A dish consisting of spherical granules made by rolling and shaping moistened semolina wheat and then coating them with finely ground wheat flour. Basically another form of pasta, as bvamp alludes to above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunfixr 76 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 My wife cooks some up every so often, she loves it. I don't much care for it. I'll eat what she fixes, but I'm not much for "gritty" type foods (don't eat grits either). I'd just as soon have rice. To each their own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 My wife cooks some up every so often, she loves it. I don't much care for it. I'll eat what she fixes, but I'm not much for "gritty" type foods (don't eat grits either). I'd just as soon have rice. To each their own. Couscous is light and fluffy, when cooked properly. Nothing "gritty" about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunfixr 76 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hhmmmm........................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Any couscous recipes involve bacon? Bacon makes everything better. Everything? Uh, like arteries? Hardens 'em up so they don't snap shut on ya. Clear arteries are over-rated anyway. My wife cooks some up every so often, she loves it. I don't much care for it. I'll eat what she fixes, but I'm not much for "gritty" type foods (don't eat grits either). I'd just as soon have rice. To each their own. Couscous is light and fluffy, when cooked properly. Nothing "gritty" about it. Gunfixr, did she make you the couscous after a fight, perhaps? Maybe the grittiness was actually kitty litter!!!!! Don't piss off a woman who is cooking your meal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clifton 354 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 its really good made in little patties and grilled, up I had it at Fogo di ciao I think thats how you spell it. good stuff.... Saiga meets the Cous..maybe you could load a shell with it and use it for Less than lethal punishment for zombies and small children Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 ya know, i honestly never cared for coos coos, myself. I grew up around a lot of liberal hippies that made it many ways, and i can probably get ahold of a lot of practical recipies for the stuff, if you guys want it. I think of it as fake pasta, myself, which is probably why i dont care for it, being part sicilian, and all.....even though it is a LOT healthier for you than that starchy crap i woof down by the pound. +1 I am 1/2 Italian, my mothers parents came from Abruzzi. Pasta is what happens when couscous evolves! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 LOL at "The Well Armed Gourmét" ...... That stuff needs some Cobra Venom Hot Sauce! BAM! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
6500rpm 670 Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Never had a clue. Went to the store with the wife last night and BAM, right with the rice, must have been 10 different types. I'm not a picky eater so there's something new for dinner tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhereg 0 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Y'all might like to give it a run, too. You can find it at your grocery store with the rice and dried beans. I had that entirely too many times when I went to the summer program at the University of Strasbourg. It may have been nasty because it was cafeteria food, but I have no intention of willingly eating it in the future. bleh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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