Couscous (1 Viewer)

Galileo

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #1

Couscous is simple to prepare, and offers a pretty blank slate for potential flavor profiles.  I typically mix in some Italian dressing (I use Ken's Steakhouse Zesty Italian) or olive oil and Parmesan cheese.  My kids love it.  If I am feeling a little crazy I'll mix in some diced sun dried tomatoes for color and another layer of flavor.  What other mix ins are you guys using that I should consider trying?

 

John Bender

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #2

Sautéed zuchinni, tomato, red onion, feta cheese and Greek dressing 

 

Foosball God

Foos

• May 25, 2018

• #3

No one in my family seems to care for couscous.

 

Redwes25

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #4

My kids love that stuff. It also makes a giant mess and as a result I hate it. 

 

IMAX 3D

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #5

John Bender said:

Sautéed zuchinni, tomato, red onion, feta cheese and Greek dressing 

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This guy couscouses

 

worrierking

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #6

If my wife makes couscous, I cusscuss.

 

Captain Cranks

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #7

Not a huge fan of regular couscous.  I do like Israeli couscous though.

 

bigmarc27

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #8

I like it, it’s actually become my goto starch for Steak and Pork meals. Also it keeps my wife from making Quinoa which I despise. 

 

Ron Swanson

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #9

bigmarc27 said:

I like it, it’s actually become my goto starch for Steak and Pork meals. Also it keeps my wife from making Quinoa which I despise. 

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Quinoa is the worst.

 

Galileo

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #10

bigmarc27 said:

I like it, it’s actually become my goto starch for Steak and Pork meals. Also it keeps my wife from making Quinoa which I despise. 

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I feel like I am eating worms whenever I have Quinoa

 

wikkidpissah

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #11

Braised spitballs

 

Chaka

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #12

The stuff isn't so bad but it's no taco.

 

Galileo

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #13

Chaka said:

The stuff isn't so bad but it's no taco.

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But taco seasoning in the couscous might actually work pretty well.   hmmm...

 

saintfool

Dead sexy

• May 25, 2018

• #14

use chicken broth instead of water for the coucous. it absorbs some of the flavor.

 

Chaka

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #15

I like you @Galileo but, man, I never knew how much hearing someone discuss "flavor profile" makes me want to smash things. It reminds me of that guy, you know that guy, the one who talks about "flavor profile" this, "mouth feel" that, "hints (or notes) of..." etc. That guy.

I hate that guy.

 

Galileo

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #16

Chaka said:

I like you @Galileo but, man, I never knew how much hearing someone discuss "flavor profile" makes me want to smash things. It reminds me of that guy, you know that guy, the one who talks about "flavor profile" this, "mouth feel" that, "hints (or notes) of..." etc. That guy.

I hate that guy.

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Glad I can inspire you

 

Eephus

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #17

I'm minimalist when it comes to starches like couscous and rice.  I cook the grain with salt or broth only and rely on the other dishes to provide the flavors.

 

Chaka

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #18

Galileo said:

Glad I can inspire you

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The frustrating part is that I often am that guy.

It's a self-hating thing, not your fault.

 

Chaka

Footballguy

• May 25, 2018

• #19

Captain Cranks said:

Not a huge fan of regular couscous.  I do like Israeli couscous though.

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Take it to the PSF.

 

Chemical X

Footballguy

• May 26, 2018

• #20

make sure you use the pearled type.  the other type is much more like polenta if i recall.