The cous cous, symbol of North African gastronomy, is the tasty protagonist of this top ten of Salt & Pepper recipes: a product that boasts a long tradition, a long history of about eight centuries that led it to spread and take root in Europe, particularly in Italy, Spain and France, where it mixed with local gastronomic traditions. Today the cous cous it is known and appreciated all over the world, as well as often declined in completely creative ways. The secret of his success? Versatility and ease of preparation!

The cous cous it is made of durum wheat semolina which, when processed with water, forms small grains to be steamed. On the market you find it easily already processed and pre-cooked, just bring the salted water to a boil and pour it on the couscous. Then covered, in a few minutes the grains swell and are ready to be seasoned

It is an alternative to pasta with which it shares the same nutritional properties in addition to the type of grain, but has a higher satiating power, for this reason it is an ideal food for those who follow a low calorie diet

The classic cous cous North African is often characterized by the presence of vegetables, legumes (especially chickpeas) and one spice mixture really explosive: cinnamon, saffron, cumin and fennel seeds, paprika, chilli and harissa (a spicy sauce based on chilli and oil); which gives the dish its characteristic taste. The dish is then completed with meat or fish or wrapped both, both in small pieces and in meatballs. But, if you don't like strong flavors, you can decide to reduce the doses of spices or to taste the cous cous in a different way closer to your tastes and traditions

With the couscous you can, in fact, have fun preparing from light and fresh dishes ideal for the summer, to the richer and more elaborate ones perfect for the colder season. If you season it or serve it with meat, with fish, vegetables or legumes, it is essentially a single dish appetizing! But, inflated in milk or in sweet boiling water, it is also an unusual base to prepare original and delicious desserts from fresh ones with fresh or dried fruit to chocolate cake with cous cous

If you are looking for original ideas to bring to the table a dish based on couscous with Mediterranean flavors and colors, Salt and pepper has selected for you in this top ten "the best recipes with couscous": a collection of appetizing and simple recipes but also suitable for inviting friends over for dinner. Do not hesitate to try them all!

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