What brands of couscous do you buy?

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do you buy Moroccan brands?

 

[pictonguy]

I use Mina, which is a Moroccan brand.

 

[jennyema]

I’ve never seen Moroccan brand anything in stores here. There’s a weird little store in the south end that sells middle eastern products that might offer some (I know Morocco isn’t in the Middle East).

When I want better quality or Israeli cous cous I buy from the bin at Whole Foods.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

i see
tnx

 

[pictonguy]

I have to admit though I only use Mina on occasion for mostly celebratory events because it's very hands on and takes about an hour to make. Generally I use Bob's Red Mill golden couscous which takes about 5 minutes and is just added to a broth instead of the steaming process for the Mina.

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

I like Israeli couscous, which goes great with Jerusalem artichokes.

Picture me looking real serious-like. Currently I have one packet of TwistD brand couscous, which is manufactured in the UK.

I have no idea where I got it, but I can tell by looking at the packet that I have had it for quite awhile.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

i also make 5 minutes preparation kinds

 

[jennyema]

I have to admit though I only use Mina on occasion for mostly celebratory events because it's very hands on and takes about an hour to make. Generally I use Bob's Red Mill golden couscous which takes about 5 minutes and is just added to a broth instead of the steaming process for the Mina.

I love all Bob’s Redmill products! Top quality.

A local deep discount chain near us, Ocean State Job Lot, carries it. I have so many grains already but I’ll look for the cous cous.

 

[SEEING-TO-BELIEVE]

i had it with merguez sausages today

 

[pictonguy]

Be aware though that Israeli couscous is actually just pasta dough that is then put through and extruded through a die in all sorts of sizes from large to very small and not really couscous at all. Not too sure most people know this, advertising and marketing is a powerful thing. Sorry if I burst any bubbles but it had to be said.

 

[HeyItsSara]

the kind in the box

 

[thymeless]

Usually buy it from the bulk bins.

 

[taxlady]

I have only bought couscous once. I got a Canadian brand of whole wheat couscous. I thought it was bland.

 

[pictonguy]

I have only bought couscous once. I got a Canadian brand of whole wheat couscous. I thought it was bland.

That's because it is bland the way it's made outside of Morocco and a few other north African Countries and most instant brands which is what is available in most supermarkets in the rest of the world including Israel is mostly just an extruded pasta like orzo, or any pasta for that matter, there are a few exceptions like Bobs. Most instructions say to add equal amounts of water because that's how it's manufactured.

So basically it's like cooking any pasta, not adding any sauce or salt for that matter and then complaining that it's bland, well it's same same and of course it is.

 

[taxlady]

That's because it is bland the way it's made outside of Morocco and a few other north African Countries and most instant brands which is what is available in most supermarkets in the rest of the world including Israel is mostly just an extruded pasta like orzo, or any pasta for that matter, there are a few exceptions like Bobs. Most instructions say to add equal amounts of water because that's how it's manufactured.

So basically it's like cooking any pasta, not adding any sauce or salt for that matter and then complaining that it's bland, well it's same same and of course it is.

Actually, I included it in some recipe, so I'm pretty sure there was a sauce. I just thought rice or bulgur would have been much more flavourful.

 

[pictonguy]

Actually, I included it in some recipe, so I'm pretty sure there was a sauce. I just thought rice or bulgur would have been much more flavourful.

Yes, anything is generally more flavourful than an unseasoned plain pasta. Adding a sauce is after the fact and a sauce would help pretty much every grain product taste better.