A sweet (pudding) couscous recipe

[Benbay001]

Anyone know one? Trawling the internet is baffling.
I thought whilst im at it, do we have any other big couscous fans? I love the stuff, but have only ever had the savory variety.

[Jammiedodger]

My girlfriend cooked a couscous cake last week.

I didn't like it, but she seemed to think it was ok.

I know the recipe came from Slimming World, but not sure where...hope this helps!

ETA...Try this site:

http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/700...

[Mobile Chicane]

I'd imagine that you could probably boil it with sugar and milk like the old-fashioned milk puddings we had at school. Question is, why? They were horrible.

I'd try adding some ground almonds and a sprinkling of rosewater into the mix, cook to a texture that will set, then chill and serve cut into squares. It would need a contrast of texture and taste, so something crunchy and/or sharp to accompany.

I had something like this at the Cha Cha Char grill in Brisbane: pistachio parfait on a raspberry sauce with rose-scented hokey pokey. One of the nicest desserts I've ever eaten.

[Benbay001]

Jammiedodger said:

My girlfriend cooked a couscous cake last week.

I didn't like it, but she seemed to think it was ok.

I know the recipe came from Slimming World, but not sure where...hope this helps!

ETA...Try this site:

http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world-recipes/700...

I will go with your judgement, that doesnt sound too tasty either :-/

Mobile Chicane said:

I'd imagine that you could probably boil it with sugar and milk like the old-fashioned milk puddings we had at school. Question is, why? They were horrible.

I'd try adding some ground almonds and a sprinkling of rosewater into the mix, cook to a texture that will set, then chill and serve cut into squares. It would need a contrast of texture and taste, so something crunchy and/or sharp to accompany.

I had something like this at the Cha Cha Char grill in Brisbane: pistachio parfait on a raspberry sauce with rose-scented hokey pokey. One of the nicest desserts I've ever eaten.

Thats more like it. If i end up making it later, i may post a photo, not promising anything. Maybe even a review?!?
Cheers!

[Anthony Micallef]

Benbay001 said:

Anyone know one? Trawling the internet is baffling.
I thought whilst im at it, do we have any other big couscous fans? I love the stuff, but have only ever had the savory variety.

I love couscous Having a Tunisian dad means I grew up on their taditional dish funnily enough just called 'couscous' which is like a stew http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couscous

I've never heard of a sweet pudding made of couscous but I have a recipe for one made with semolina called Harisa (not to be confused with Harissa).

[Benbay001]

I had, what i would like to say was the laziest day of my life (although i would be lying) I did nothing, so i certainly didnt go out buying couscous ingredients. But fear not, i intend to cook a sweet couscous dish sometime soon!

[Mobile Chicane]

Try the following as a sweet(ish) accompaniment to a tagine or stew:

- Couscous, made up as per packet instructions
- A handful of toasted pine nuts
- A handful of sultanas, soaked in hot water and drained

Stir everything together in a hot pan with a large knob of butter, and a waft of ground cinnamon. Noms.

[Benbay001]

Mobile Chicane said:

Try the following as a sweet(ish) accompaniment to a tagine or stew:

- Couscous, made up as per packet instructions
- A handful of toasted pine nuts
- A handful of sultanas, soaked in hot water and drained

Stir everything together in a hot pan with a large knob of butter, and a waft of ground cinnamon. Noms.

I want a couscous pudding, but that does sound good!