Learn how to make the real Northeastern Couscous with this simple and easy-to-make recipe!
Couscous Nordestino
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
15
minutesNortheastern Couscous is perfect for you to use the ingredients on the list and follow the step-by-step preparation method.
Ingredients
150g flake corn flour or pre-cooked corn flakes (flake) (1 cup)
2g salt (1/2 teaspoon)
120g filtered water at room temperature (120 ml | 1/2 cup)
Directions
- In a bowl add 150g flake corn flour or pre-cooked corn flakes (flake) (1 cup);
- Add 2g salt (1/2 tsp);
- Add 120g of filtered water at room temperature (120 ml | 1/2 cup) little by little;
- Mix well;
- Let it hydrate for 15 minutes;
- Transfer the flour to a couscous bowl through a strainer over a pan (do not squeeze the flour);
- Add water to the pan;
- Heat the water until it boils;
- Add the strainer with the couscous bowl (be careful that the flour does not touch the water);
- Cover and steam for 15 minutes;
- Turn off the fire and let it rest for 10 minutes;
- Your Northeast Couscous is ready!
