Hajar's Comfort Dessert Couscous Recipe

Name: Hajar's Comfort Dessert Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups couscous, uncooked; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons cinnamon; ¾ cup olive oil or ¾ cup milk, i prefer milk though many use the oil both the olive oil and milk; cinnamon; icing sugar; prune, snipped; dates, snipped; raisins; almonds, as required, any semi dried soaked fruits. Nuts. I use the

Servings: persons

5 cups couscous, uncooked
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons cinnamon
¾ cup olive oil or ¾ cup milk, i prefer milk though many use the oil both the olive oil and milk
cinnamon
icing sugar
prune, snipped
dates, snipped
raisins
almonds, as required, any semi dried soaked fruits. Nuts. I use the

1
Cover raw couscous with cold water & drain immediately.
2
Stir with a fork & let rest for 15 minutes.
3
Sprinkle with the vegetable oil mix with 6 tb water along with the salt & cinnamon.
4
Mix well using your hands until the liquid has been uniformly absorbed.
5
Place couscous in the top of a coucousier & [place over boiling water.
6
Steam for 30 minutes & remove from the heat.
7
Return couscous to a bowl & mix in half the olive oil or milk using your hands.
8
Allow to cool & then sprinkle with 3/4 c water.
9
Mix well & set aside until it has absorbed all the water.
10
Return to the couscousier & steam for another 15 minutes.
11
Return to the bowl, add half the remaining oil or milk & mix with your fingers.
12
Steam again for another 30 minutes.
13
Return to the bowl for one last time & mix in the rest of the oil or milk or 1/2 milk and 1/2 oil.
14
Arrange coucous in a cone shape on a large serving platter.
15
Decorate attractively with the garnishes & serve while still hot.
16
Great cold for breakfast as well!
17
This is a make the couscous and the rest is garnish recipe.
18
In my area, Oujda we prefer pistachios and will then add almonds to the pistachios if we have them.

473

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups couscous, uncooked, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Hajar's Comfort Dessert Couscous falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Hajar's Comfort Dessert Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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