Mesfouf Qsentena - Sweet Couscous With Dates & Nuts

1. 1

   Place the cooked couscous in a large bowl & mix in the salt.

2. 2

   De-stone the dates & roughly chop them. Chop the walnuts into relatively small pieces (about the size of a pea).

3. 3

   Starting with 80g of each of the butter & the ghee, mix them into the couscous - the best way to do this is with your hands, Rub the couscous between your fingertips & palms until the grains are evenly coated.

4. 4

   Set aside 2 tbsp of the dates & of the walnuts, mix the remainder into to the couscous & mix well until evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Taste & add more butter or ghee if desired.

6. 6

   Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl & decorate with the reserved dates & walnuts. Sprinkle a little sugar over the top of the couscous & serve.

7. 7

   Allow people to add their own sugar to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.