Instant cous cous is a quick and easy accompaniment to many dishes, and is a useful staple to keep in the pantry. Here is how to ensure your cous cous is light and fluffy every time:
Place the cous cous in a heatproof bowl. Add an equal quantity of boiling water or stock (eg 1 cup of liquid for 1 cup of cous cous) and a little butter or olive oil. Give it a quick stir and cover the bowl with plastic food wrap. Leave to stand for 5 minutes or until the cous cous has absorbed the liquid.
Remove the plastic wrap and use a fork to separate the grains and make the cous cous fluffy.
Toss through any additional flavourings, such as fresh herbs, nuts, olives, shallots, spices, dried fruit, etc.
