Flavor description
Couscous (KOOS-koos), a member of the pasta family, is composed mostly of semolina flour. To create the fine pellets, coarse semolina flour is mixed with water to create a paste and then sieved.
How to use
Common in North African and Middle Eastern cuisines, couscous can be steamed or soaked in hot water, and served cold as a salad component or warm beneath a saucy stew.
How to find
Look in your local supermarket for this pasta.
Substitutes
Rice
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