If couscous is a side dish or a main dish, what do I eat with it?
2007-05-21 03:49:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It can be used just as rice is used. you can have it plain or add flavourings/vegetables/fruit etc to it. It is particularly nice with Mediterranean style meat dishes.
2007-05-21 03:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Couscous is really good as either a main or side dish. It's easy to make and it's ready fast. You can buy flavored couscous or plain and flavor it yourself. I like to start with a little garlic and shallot in a pan with oil, add a pinch of saffron for color and spice and put some toasted pine nuts and raisins in and add chicken stock (or any stock or water) and bring to a boil. Add your couscous, turn off the heat and cover - ready in 10 minutes. The ratio is 11/2 liquid to 1 couscous. I like it with Indian food that has a lot of sauce. It soaks up the sauce nicely.
2007-05-21 09:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a side dish in the place of rice or potato.
But I like it as a main dish - stuff a roasted sweet (red or yellow) pepper with couscous, a little bit of hummous and sauteed vegetables (mushrooms, onions, zucchini, etc.) and top with a sprinkle of feta cheese.
2007-05-21 03:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by Beni 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've only had it once(delicious) and used a spoon. I also ate mostly vegetables cuz I love my veggies, but I at some of the couscous too. I really had no idea what it was going to taste like or what the texture was like, but I was very pleased with the outcome.
2016-05-18 22:34:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I eat couscous as a side dish in place of rice or potato. Sometimes replace canned chicken stock for water for a richer taste.
2007-05-21 03:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by nanad 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
couscous can be both a main dish or a side dish. You could add some beans and create a vegetarian version or you could add some chicken or beef/seafood. I like to make mine with some type of stock or boullion cube add some rosemary, olive oil and lemon rind or juice and some garlic..its great...it goes very well with kabobs of any kind.
2007-05-21 04:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by koala punch2 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As a side dish with roasted or grilled meat, especially lamb. As a main dish with steamed & seasoned or grilled vegetables.
2007-05-21 04:53:33 · answer #7 · answered by tiny Valkyrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can really eat anything. It is a very weird texture but you can put it with anything that you like. It is mainly for a side dish for your main course. I wouldn't use it for your main dish.
2007-05-21 03:59:20 · answer #8 · answered by Amy G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Couscous is like rice.Any poultry or beef or pork is good with it.Try grilling a Chicken breast and putting it atop the couscous.Marinate the chicken first in italion dressing before you grill.Make a little chicken gravy and laddle it over both when done.Yeahhhhh.This is great.
2007-05-21 03:58:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is generally a side dish, although I have put some in salads & different types of stir fry
2007-05-21 04:01:10 · answer #10 · answered by dreasib 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋