SAFFRON SCENTED COUS COUS

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Ingredients

  • • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • • 1/2 teaspoon salt or pepper to taste
  • • 1 1/2 cups couscous
  • • 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat leaf-parsley

Preparation

Step 1



1. Combine boiling water and saffron in a small saucepan and let stand until saffron is softened. Add stock, olive oil, and salt, and bring liquid just to a boil.

2. Stir in couscous, cover pan, turn of heat, and allow to stand or 5 minutes.

Uncover, stir in parsley, fluff with a fork, and serve.