"Tracy" > wrote in message
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> http://www.chefzadi.com/2007/08/plain-or-flavor.html
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>
> See the tub of flavored couscous that looks like a cup of noodles? I think
> this is the kind of product that is being advised against for those trying
> to make "traditional couscous." I have never seen this type of product in
> the US though. Perhaps it's more popular in Europe.
>
> The couscous that one can buy in the states in a box or bulk is just
> regular couscous which you can cook either by covering with boiling water
> (quickly) or you can take the time to steam it.
>
> Tracy

Why would anyone buy "instant" couscous when it only takes 20 minutes to
cook? That's like buying "minute rice" when you can make rice on the
stovetop in 20 minutes.

Jill