Ingredients for Egyptian Sweet Couscous Dessert
- 1 cup fine couscous
- 1 cup fruit juice (orange or apple recommended)
- 1 tablespoon rose water
- Sweet Butter
- Blanched Almond
- Pistachio Nut
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Candy Covered Almonds
- Pomegranate seeds
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How to Make Egyptian Sweet Couscous Dessert
- In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of fruit juice (orange or apple recommended) and 1 tablespoon of rose water to a boil.
- Add 1 cup of fine couscous to the boiling liquid. Stir well to combine.
- Remove from heat, cover the saucepan, and let the couscous stand for 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
- After 15 minutes, fluff the couscous gently with a fork.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of sweet butter (or ghee).
- Rub the melted butter thoroughly into the couscous grains.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup of finely ground blanched almonds and 1/4 cup of finely ground pistachios.
- Add the nut mixture to the couscous and mix well.
- Mound the couscous onto a serving platter.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mixture generously over the couscous.
- Garnish with chopped kufeta (optional) and pomegranate seeds for a vibrant and delicious finish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
49g
Fat
21g
Carbs
12g
