Basic Couscous

By gnikylime

1 1/2 cup couscous
2 3/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cup couscous
• 2-3/4 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add salt and stir. Add couscous and remove from heat and allow to sit for about 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork.

Couscous should be light and fluffy, not gummy. Be sure to allow the couscous to absorb the water.