Egyptian Sweet Couscous Dessert |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Among the variations of couscous, this recipe from Egypt is unrivaled for the sweet-toothed palate. Serve with a cold glass of milk or a demitasse of heavy Arabic coffee. Found for Zaar World Tour II. Ingredients:
1 cup couscous |
2 cups fruit juice |
2 tablespoons rose water |
3 tablespoons melted sweet butter |
1/4 cup finely ground blanched almond |
1/4 cup finely ground pistachio nut |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
1/2-1 tablespoon cinnamon |
1 cup candy-covered almonds (kufeta) |
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, if in season |
Directions:
1. Bring fruit juice & rose water to a boil, add couscous, stir well, cover, remove from heat & let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Rub well into grains 3 Tbs. melted sweet butter.
3. Combine couscous with 1/4 cup each finely ground blanched almonds and pistachio nuts.
4. Mound on serving platter and sprinkle with mixture of powdered sugar & cinnamon.
5. Garnish with kufeta (candy-coated almonds) & pomegranate seeds.
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