Dessert Couscous

* Exported from MasterCook *

DESSERT COUSCOUS

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 c Couscous
2 tb Peanut oil
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Cinnamon
3/4 c Olive oil
-----GARNISH-----
Cinnamon
Icing sugar
Prunes, dates, raisins &
-- almonds, as required

Cover raw couscous with cold water & drain
immediately. Stir with a fork & let rest for 15
minutes. Sprinkle with the peanut oil mixe with 6 tb
water along with the salt & cinnamon. Mix well using
your hands until the liquid has been uniformly
absorbed. Place couscous in the top of a coucousier &
[place over boiling water. Steam for 30 minutes &
remove from the heat. Return couscous to a bowl & mix
in half the olive oil using your hands. Allow to cool
& then sprinkle with 3/4 c water. Mix well & set
aside until it has absorbed all the water.
Return to the couscousier & steam for another 15
minutes. Return to the bowl, add half the remaining
oil & mix with your fingers. Steam again for another
30 minutes. Return to the bowl for one last time &
mix in the rest of the oil. Arrange coucous in a cone
shape on a large serving platter. Decorate
attractively with the garnishes & serve while still
hot.



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