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Tri-Colored Middle Eastern Couscous
Tr-Colored Middle Eastern Couscous
 
Tri-Colored Middle Eastern Couscous is made from durum wheat flour called semolina that is moistened and rolled into pearl-shaped pieces which are then coated in finely ground wheat flour.  It contains pasta pearls with three distinct colors including plain couscous, dusky red couscous colored with a paprika extract, and a deep green couscous colored with spinach.
Rinse under cold water to halt cooking.
  • Size of traditional couscous, roughly the size of a pinhead
  • Flavor very similar to traditional couscous
  • All natural
  • Kosher Certified
 
Basic Prep
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add 1 cup of couscous and stir. Boil gently for 10 minutes and strain. Rinse under cold water to halt cooking. 
 
Suggested Uses
  • Can be substituted for rice or pasta to provide unique texture and variety
  • Use in soups, curries or stir-fries
  • After cooking, can be chilled and incorporated as a salad ingredient
 
Description
  • Middle Eastern couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, is a petite, pearl-shaped pasta made from durum wheat semolina flour. It contains pasta pearls with three distinct colors including plain couscous, dusky red couscous colored with a paprika extract, and a deep green couscous colored with spinach.
 
  • Middle Eastern couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, is a petite, pearl-shaped pasta made from durum wheat semolina flour. The word "couscous" derives from the Arabic word "kaskasa," meaning "to pound small." Middle Eastern couscous is used in a variety of dishes because of its sturdy, toothsome texture and how effectively it absorbs flavors.
  • Unlike the smaller Moroccan couscous, Middle Eastern couscous is about the size and shape of a peppercorn. This larger size gives it a chewy bite and allows it to stand up to more substantial sauces.
  • Couscous can be eaten alone flavored or plain, warm or cold, or as part of a side dish. it is traditionally paired with meats and vegetables and served with a sauce. It provides a unique alternative to rice or pasta, due to its adaptability to a variety of flavor profiles.
  • In addition couscous is extremely popular in many other cultures, where it has been adopted as a traditional dish.
 
Storage & handling
Store in a dry, cool place.
 
Ingredients
Wheat flour, spinach powder and oleoresin of paprika. Contains wheat.

Tri-Colored Middle Eastern Couscous

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    Middle Eastern Couscous Shelf life

    Our Couscous products have a 24-months shelf life. We do not recommend selling or eating product beyond the products' best-buy date shelf life for sell or consumption. It may not make you sick. It will be stale and not have a fresh taste.

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