Dried Fruit and Pistachio Cuscuz

Name: Dried Fruit and Pistachio Cuscuz
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup of water; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 cup of dried dates, cut into thin slices (110 g); 1/2 cup of black currants, seedless and cut into thin slices (110 g); 1/2 cup of apricots, seedless and cut into thin slices (80 g); 1/2 cup of pistachios without shells (85 g); 1 1/4 cup of instant cuscuz (250 g); 1 tablespoon of butter

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1 1/4 cup of water
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 cup of dried dates, cut into thin slices (110 g)
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1/2 cup of black currants, seedless and cut into thin slices (110 g)
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1/2 cup of apricots, seedless and cut into thin slices (80 g)
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1/2 cup of pistachios without shells (85 g)
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1 1/4 cup of instant cuscuz (250 g)
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1 tablespoon of butter

Ingredients

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1 1/4 cup of water
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 cup of dried dates, cut into thin slices (110 g)
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1/2 cup of black currants, seedless and cut into thin slices (110 g)
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1/2 cup of apricots, seedless and cut into thin slices (80 g)
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1/2 cup of pistachios without shells (85 g)
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1 1/4 cup of instant cuscuz (250 g)
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1 tablespoon of butter

Directions

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In a medium saucepan, bring the water, olive oil, salt, dried fruits, and pistachios to a boil over high heat for 2 minutes
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Remove, add the cuscuz, and let it hydrate for 2 minutes
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Add the butter and simmer over low heat for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally with a spoon to separate the grains until they become soft
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Remove and let it cool
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Serve at room temperature
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Did you know..
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Cuscuz (or couscous), made from wheat semolina transformed into granules, is common in the North African cuisine (Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia)
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It can be found in imported product stores or supermarkets
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Most brands sold have instant preparation, requiring only the addition of boiling water or cooking for a few minutes and seasoning.