: a North African dish of steamed semolina usually served with meat or vegetables
also
: the semolina itself
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When cooked, sorghum grains appear globe-like and closely resemble Israeli couscous.
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Anthea Levi, Health, 16 July 2024
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
They’re best paired with dishes of homemade semolina couscous, which come with 10 different combinations of tender vegetables and meats.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2024
In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, watermelon cubes, cheese, basil and arugula.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
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Anthea Levi, Health, 16 July 2024
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until the couscous is tender.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
They’re best paired with dishes of homemade semolina couscous, which come with 10 different combinations of tender vegetables and meats.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2024
In a large bowl, combine the cooled couscous, watermelon cubes, cheese, basil and arugula.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024
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“Couscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/couscous. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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