MAGHREBI SWEET COUSCOUS (SEFFA)
Provided by Gil Marks
Categories Milk/Cream Dairy Dessert Vegetarian Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Spice Fall Cinnamon Couscous Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Pour the boiling water over the couscous and salt, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. (If using regular couscous, after soaking, toss with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, place in a colander, and steam over boiling water, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes.) Stir to fluff.
- 2. Stir the sugar and cinnamon into the butter. Pour over the couscous and toss to coat. Gradually add enough milk to moisten the couscous.
- 3. Mound the couscous on a large platter and sprinkle with the additional cinnamon. Or for individual servings, pack into custard cups and invert onto serving plates.
- VARIATIONS
- Couscous Hillo (Moroccan Fruited Couscous):
- Add 3/4 cup raisins, 3/4 cup chopped pitted dates, 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots, 3/4 cup chopped blanched almonds, and 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or 1/3 cup pine nuts.
- Couscous de Cérémonie:
- Mounded couscous is featured on special occasions, such as weddings and bar mitzvahs. Pack half of the couscous mixture into a large bowl, sprinkle with 2/3 cup ground toasted blanched almonds, top with the remaining couscous, invert onto a serving platter, and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Garnish with datils rellenos.
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Zunaed Islam
[email protected]This Maghrebi sweet couscous was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The couscous was perfectly cooked, and the combination of nuts, raisins, and spices was heavenly. I especially loved the hint of orange blossom water, which added a unique and del
Naoj Mogpon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my Maghrebi sweet couscous didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The couscous was a bit dry, and the flavors were not as pronounced as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I will try again soon and see if
Markey Slaughter
[email protected]This Maghrebi sweet couscous was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good dish. The couscous was cooked perfectly, and the combination of nuts, raisins, and spices was tasty. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe i
Lotus288
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Maghrebi cuisine, but I decided to give this sweet couscous recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The couscous was cooked perfectly, and the combination of nuts, raisins, and spices was delicious. I would definitely recommen
Gwendolyn Welch
[email protected]This Maghrebi sweet couscous was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The couscous was perfectly cooked, and the combination of nuts, raisins, and spices was heavenly. I especially loved the hint of orange blossom water, which added a unique and del
rahat yeasinali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my Maghrebi sweet couscous didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The couscous was a bit dry, and the flavors were not as pronounced as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I will try again soon and see if
Kashif Kanwal
[email protected]This Maghrebi sweet couscous was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good dish. The couscous was cooked perfectly, and the combination of nuts, raisins, and spices was tasty. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe i
Riyad Haque
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Maghrebi cuisine, but I decided to give this sweet couscous recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The couscous was cooked perfectly, and the combination of nuts, raisins, and spices was delicious. I would definitely recommen
Pierrine Migheli
[email protected]This Maghrebi sweet couscous was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The couscous was perfectly cooked, and the combination of nuts, raisins, and spices was heavenly. I especially loved the hint of orange blossom water, which added a unique and del
Aftab
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my Maghrebi sweet couscous didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The couscous was a bit dry, and the flavors were not as pronounced as I expected. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I will try again soon and see if
Top Uae
[email protected]This Maghrebi sweet couscous was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good dish. The couscous was cooked perfectly, and the combination of nuts, raisins, and spices was tasty. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the recipe i
adefila damilare
[email protected]This sweet couscous was a wonderful surprise! I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised by the unique and delicious flavors. The couscous was cooked perfectly, and the combination of nuts, raisins, and spices was divine. I will def
Nisad Sd
[email protected]I've made this Maghrebi sweet couscous several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Dr sajjad Ali
[email protected]This was my first time making Maghrebi sweet couscous, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the couscous was perfectly fluffy.
Massah Gray
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of Maghrebi cuisine, and this sweet couscous dish did not disappoint. The flavors were rich and complex, and the texture was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Middle Eastern food.
Patrick Okumu
[email protected]This Maghrebi sweet couscous was a delightful treat! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine. The couscous was perfectly cooked, and the combination of nuts, raisins, and spices was heavenly. I especially loved the hint of orange bl