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                            DESSERT COUSCOUS

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  5       c            Couscous
  2       tb           Peanut oil
    1/4   ts           Salt
    1/4   ts           Cinnamon
    3/4   c            Olive oil
                       -----GARNISH-----
                       Cinnamon
                       Icing sugar
                       Prunes, dates, raisins &
                       -- almonds, as required

 Cover raw couscous with cold water & drain
 immediately.  Stir with a fork & let rest for 15
 minutes. Sprinkle with the peanut oil mixe with 6 tb
 water along with the salt & cinnamon.  Mix well using
 your hands until the liquid has been uniformly
 absorbed. Place couscous in the top of a coucousier &
 [place over boiling water. Steam for 30 minutes &
 remove from the heat.  Return couscous to a bowl & mix
 in half the olive oil using your hands.  Allow to cool
 & then sprinkle with 3/4 c water.  Mix well & set
 aside until it has absorbed all the water.
 Return to the couscousier & steam for another 15
 minutes.  Return to the bowl, add half the remaining
 oil & mix with your fingers.  Steam again for another
 30 minutes.  Return to the bowl for one last time &
 mix in the rest of the oil. Arrange coucous in a cone
 shape on a large serving platter.  Decorate
 attractively with the garnishes & serve while still
 hot.



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