Couscous

كسكس / kuskus

Flavor and role

Durum wheat semolina rolled into tiny granules. Pour on boiling water, leave 5 minutes, and it is ready to eat.

Typical dishes and uses

Served with Moroccan tagine, couscous salad, North African stews.

Substitutes

Fine bulgur 1:1 or finely broken orzo. Use water equal in volume to the couscous (1:1).

Storage

Keep sealed in a dry place at room temperature for 1 year.

Main countries

Morocco · DZ · Tunisia

Used in this book

Seven-Vegetable CouscousLamb Seven-Vegetable Couscous with TfayaThai Red Curry Coconut CouscousRoasted Vegetable Couscous Bowl with Whipped Feta

Updated 2026-10-10