COUSCOUS, MIDDLE EASTERN - Kosher

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COUSCOUS, MIDDLE EASTERN - Kosher

ISR-8

Description:

Middle Eastern Couscous, also known as Israeli Couscous, is made from wheat flour, like traditional Moroccan Couscous, Middle Eastern Couscous is toasted or "puffed" and about the size of a Peppercorn. The large size of this Couscous allows it to absorb flavors well. Couscous originated in the Moroccan area of Northern Africa. African cooks, made Couscous from scratch, by moistening flour with a small amount of water and salt, then rolling between the palms of their hands to form small grains. The grains are sorted by size, then steamed. Once cooked, the grains are separated. For immediate use, it's sprinkled with cold water to allow it to swell and get fluffy. If for later use it's spread on a cloth and dried in the sun.

Ingredient Statement:

Wheat Flour, Water. (Contains Wheat, Gluten)

Middle Eastern Couscous has a nutty, light flavor. Serve with marinated broiled vegetables. Flavor with garlic and onion as a side dish to meats and poultry. Cooked and chilled, it makes a super salad. Use instead of rice with curries or stir fry.

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add 1 cup of couscous. Return to boil for 5 minutes, turn off the heat and cover with a lid. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

One cup dry yields 2½ – 3cups cooked.

Product Description

Middle Eastern Couscous, also known as Israeli Couscous, is made from wheat flour, like traditional Moroccan Couscous, Middle Eastern Couscous is toasted or "puffed" and about the size of a Peppercorn. The large size of this Couscous allows it to absorb flavors well. Couscous made from scratch, by moistening flour with a small amount of water and salt, then rolling between the palms of their hands to form small grains. The grains are sorted by size, then steamed. Once cooked, the grains are separated. For immediate use, it's sprinkled with cold water to allow it to swell and get fluffy. If for later use it's spread on a cloth and dried in the sun.

Physical

Color: Ivory to beige.

Flavor: Nutty.

Size: Approximately 1/8 inch in diameter, round, puffed balls.

Chemical

Moisture: 14%

Sulfites: N/A

Heat Level: N/A

Ingredient Statement:

Wheat Flour, Water.

Allergen Statement

Contains Wheat, Gluten.

Packaging & Storage

Shelf Life: Min. 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).

Packaging: Polybag in box.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

About Nutritional Information

Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.