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5 c couscous
2 tb Peanut oil
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Cinnamon
3/4 c olive oil
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Cinnamon
Icing sugar
Prunes, dates, raisins &
-- almonds, as required
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
& 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 & 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 &
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.
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