Dessert Couscous



INGREDIENTS:

5 c  couscous

2 tb Peanut oil

1/4 ts salt 

1/4 ts cinnamon

3/4 c  olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cover raw couscous with cold water & drain immediately.
Stir with a fork & let rest for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with
the peanut oil mixe with 6 tb water along with the salt and
cinnamon.  Mix well using your hands until the liquid has
been uniformly absorbed. Place couscous in the top of a
coucousier & [place over boiling water. Steam for 30 minutes
and remove from the heat.  Return couscous to a bowl & mix
in half the olive oil using your hands.  Allow to cool & then
sprinkle with 3/4 c water.  Mix well & set aside until it has
absorbed all the water. Return to the couscousier & steam for
another 15 minutes.  Return to the bowl, add half the
remaining oil & mix with your fingers.  Steam again for
another 30 minutes.  Return to the bowl for one last time and
mix in the rest of the oil. Arrange coucous in a cone shape
on a large serving platter.  Decorate attractively with the
garnishes & serve while still hot.



Dessert Couscous