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If you've ever cooked couscous, you know it can be a bit finicky. But what if we told you there's an easier way to make it? Yes, you read that right! You can use your Instant Brands rice cooker to cook couscous. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the steps to make perfectly fluffy and delicious couscous in your Instant Brands rice cooker.
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients Before starting, gather all the ingredients necessary for making couscous in your Instant Brands rice cooker. Here's what you'll need:
- 1 cup of dry couscous
- 1 and ¼ cups of water or broth (use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil or butter
Step 2: Rinse the Couscous Rinse the couscous thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear. This will help remove any dirt or debris from the grains.
Step 3: Add Water and Salt Add water or broth to your Instant Brands rice cooker and add salt according to your taste preferences.
Step 4: Add Couscous and Oil/Butter Once the water has come to a boil, add one cup of rinsed couscous into the pot along with some olive oil or butter. Stir everything together gently.
Step 5: Cook on Low Heat Set your Instant Brands rice cooker on low heat using either its "rice" setting or manual mode for around eight minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the grains.
Step 6: Fluff with a Fork Once cooked, fluff up the grains with a fork before serving. Voila! Your deliciously fluffy couscous is ready!
In conclusion, cooking perfect fluffy couscous can be easy if done through an Instant Brands rice cooker. It takes hardly any time at all, and it's a great way to add some variety to your meals. So, next time you're craving couscous, give this recipe a try!
Instant Buying Guide
Instant’s Rice Cookers bring best-in-class technology to cooking rice and grains. Our rice cookers are lightweight, compact countertop-friendly design fits any size kitchen. Choose between our 8-quart Zest to our 20-quart Multigrain Cooker.
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