Couscous

The Moroccan way of preparing couscous is to steam it in a couscoussière. If you cannot find a couscoussière, a very suitable alternative is to use a regular steamer and line the steamer basket with a muslin cloth or dish towel. Instant couscous, which is readily available in the UK, is more convenient because it involves only a matter of rehydrating it in boiled or simmering water. Unfortunately, though, instant couscous cannot be steamed because the long cooking time will render it a mush