Couscous Basic Recipe | Fluffy & Quick

Place the couscous in a small pot or a shallow, wide bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over it, add the salt, and mix everything thoroughly with a fork until each grain is evenly coated with the oil.

Now pour 400 ml of boiling water (or a mild vegetable broth for more flavor) over the prepared couscous. Immediately cover the container with a suitable lid and let the couscous swell for 5 minutes off the heat. It is important that the steam cannot escape during this time.

Remove the lid and carefully fluff the soft couscous with a fork. Run the tines of the fork through the grains to separate them, so the side dish becomes particularly fluffy. Serve the couscous warm as a side dish or let it cool for salads.