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ever tried making couscous and ended up
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with a mushy mess or dry flavorless
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clumps Yeah we've all been there But
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here's the thing Once you crack the
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couscous code it's one of the quickest
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fluffiest and most versatile dishes you
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can whip up in your kitchen And the best
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part it's way easier than you think
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Couscous may look like a grain but it's
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actually tiny steamed balls of semolina
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flour That means it doesn't cook like
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rice or quinoa You don't need to simmer
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it forever or even babysit it All it
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takes is a little hot water some flavor
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and the right timing Let's break it down
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First choose your couscous Regular
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couscous is super quick Think 5 minutes
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or less Then there's pearl couscous also
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called Israeli couscous which has a
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chewier bite and needs boiling more like
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pasta For this guide we're talking about
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the classic fine couscous
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Now here's the secret to getting it
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perfect every time The water ratio It's
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a simple 1:1 rule One cup of boiling
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water to one cup of couscous But don't
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just use plain water Add a pinch of salt
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a drizzle of olive oil or butter and if
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you want a flavor boost use broth
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instead of water Once it's boiling pour
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it over your dry couscous cover it and
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let it sit That's it No stirring no fuss
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In 5 minutes uncover it and fluff it up
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with a fork Magic Want to elevate it
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even more Toss in chopped herbs like
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parsley or cilantro Squeeze in some
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lemon juice Add toasted almonds or pine
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nuts maybe some sauteed onions or garlic
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Couscous is like a blank canvas that
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plays well with pretty much anything If
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you're feeling bold try it with roasted
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veggies grilled meats or even as a base
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for a warm grain bowl It soaks up sauces
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beautifully and adds texture without
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ingredients One final pro tip don't let
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it sit too long without fluffing That's
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how clumps form The fork is your friend
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here not a spoon And if you're making a
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big batch ahead of time add a splash of
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olive oil and fluff it again just before
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serving to bring it back to life So now
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you know how to turn simple couscous
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into a star side or even a full-on meal
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Ready to put these tips to work in your
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kitchen and finally nail that fluffy
