Couscous, Anybody Tried It?

BERNADETTE · 24-09-2008, 19:28

Was just wondering if anybody has tried Couscous? Have seen it being used quite a lot on the telly lately and was thinking of giving it a go. If you have tried it what did you have to accompany it and how did you cook it?

lancsdave · 24-09-2008, 19:32

The look of it puts me off

emamum · 24-09-2008, 19:37

I like cous cous, it goes with anything really... have a look in asda for the packet ones (i like lemon) and see if theres anything you fancy... its quick and easy to make.

BERNADETTE · 24-09-2008, 19:40

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

The look of it puts me off

A bit like that myself but really shouldn't eat with your eyes so to speak

Would like to try it and if I don't like it fair enough, seems a bit hypocritical telling the grandchildren they don't know that they don't like something when they haven't tried it

West Ender · 24-09-2008, 19:41

I like it and it's easy to cook. You just cover it with boiling water and a little salt, simmer it for 10 minutes (or as long as the instructions on the packet say - there are different "strengths" of couscous) then leave it for about 5 minutes. Stir it up with a fork and it's done. I sometimes use it where I might use boiled rice.

BERNADETTE · 24-09-2008, 19:42

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Originally Posted by emamum23

I like cous cous, it goes with anything really... have a look in asda for the packet ones (i like lemon) and see if theres anything you fancy... its quick and easy to make.

Picked a tub up tonight but guess it was ready cooked(there were no cooking instructions on it), so would you just eat it cold?

MargaretR · 24-09-2008, 19:42

http://www.foodtv.ca/content/recipes...tegory=Recipes

emamum · 24-09-2008, 19:43

yeah.... or bung some salad in and have cous cous salad.... does it have a flavour?

pipinfort · 24-09-2008, 19:45

Gets used a lot here, usually instead of rice..........

pipinfort · 24-09-2008, 19:46

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Picked a tub up tonight but guess it was ready cooked(there were no cooking instructions on it), so would you just eat it cold?

If it was on the chilller section it will be ready cooked and great to eat cold........

flashy · 24-09-2008, 19:47

Richard loves the stuff, we had marrow stuffed with cous cous, tomato's and bacon the other week, it was delicious

'erindoors · 24-09-2008, 19:53

Ewwwww! I had this whilst in Tunisia years ago, also tried it here. I have to say I don't like it at all. Phil on the other hand loves the stuff, and so does our 15 yr old daughter.
They like the Ainsley Harriot ones that you just add water to.

Gail xxxx

Gayle · 24-09-2008, 19:53

You can use it just like you'd use rice, so have it as an accompaniament with something like a chilli or curry, or cold with chopped tomato and cucumber in is a nice way.

BERNADETTE · 24-09-2008, 19:57

Thanks everyone will give it a try

In fact will have it in place of rice as not to keen on rice

Margaret Pilkington · 24-09-2008, 20:04

The look of this type of food puts me off too....and I eat with my eyes and my nose first....... that is to say, I look at it and test out the aroma....if either are suspect then I give it the flick, I am sure that this is a survival thing.
If food looks horrible then I wouldn't put it into my mouth.
I am notorious for not even trying foreign/different food.
I like my food plain and recognisable.
I would not be a good guest on 'Come Dine with Me'.