The variety of Egyptian recipes is endless. They go back a very long way. As a result of subsequent colonization, foreign influence is somewhat present, specially from the Turkish cuisine (it is understandable after more than 300 years of Turkish presence in Egypt). The "Pashas" living in Cairo mainly employed the natives as help and cooks. Their kitchen doors opened to us with their culinary secrets and, hence, Turkish food became part of ours.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
PISTACHIO COUSCOUS
Ingredients:
500 g instant couscous
300 ml boiling chickens or vegetable stock
65 g melted butter
80 g raisins
1 grated lemon, rind of
50 g roasted sliced almonds
80 g pistachio nuts
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
1. Place the couscous in a bowl and add the boiling stock.
2. Leave for 5 minutes until couscous has softened and liquid is absorbed.
3. Stir in melted butter, raisins, lemon rind and nuts.
4. Season to taste.
Labels:
Soups,
Stews amp; Salads
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