COUSCOUS CAKES

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked couscous, prepared according to package instructions and cooled
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 lemon, zested
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup mild mango chutney

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the couscous, cilantro, egg, egg yolk, coriander, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Mix until combined.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Form 1/4 cupfuls of the mixture into 8 patties. Add 4 of the patties to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side until golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining couscous mixture.
  • Serve the couscous cakes with mango chutney.

sophia shaw
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These cakes were a great way to use up leftover couscous. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted great.


Ahmar Ejaz
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These cakes were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again and again.


Thakgalo Mokuwa
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These cakes were a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Nasarullah Khan
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cakes turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Mk Arain
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These cakes were delicious! I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


jibon Chandra
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I'm not a fan of the texture of these cakes. They're a little too mushy for me.


Jason Woerner
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These cakes were a little too oily for my taste.


Shahbazali Jokhio
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love these cakes. They're so flavorful and satisfying.


NEP BOY
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These cakes are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Wuthy Chin
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I love the versatility of these cakes. I've made them with different vegetables and cheeses, and they're always delicious.


Christina Hadchity
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These cakes were easy to make and tasted great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Peggy Perkins
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Meh.


Shantelle Van Heerden
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These cakes were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add more liquid next time.


Ayan Afan
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I made these cakes for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.


Konny Kent
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These cakes were a great way to use up leftover couscous. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted great.


Ifunanya Glory
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but these cakes were delicious! The sweet and savory flavors were perfectly balanced.


Samantha Baker
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These couscous cakes were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the combination of flavors.