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Seffa (Sweet Couscous with Almond Milk)

Gently simmered almond, couscous and raisins, warmed with cinnamon, a Moroccan side dish.

30 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min · 30 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Combine the milk and almonds in a saucepan with a lid and bring to a boil over medium/high heat.

  2. 2

    Turn off the heat, cover and let sit while you proceed with the recipe. Put 2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan and turn heat to medium/low.

  3. 3

    When butter melts, add the couscous and cook stirring for 1 minute. Add 2 1/4 cups water and a pinch of salt.

    1 min
  4. 4

    Bring to a boil, then turn heat down very low. Cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 7-12 minutes.

    12 min
  5. 5

    While the couscous is cooking, soak the raisins, apricots and dates in warm water. Pour the couscous into a large serving bowl and stir in the remaining butter along with the drained fruit.

  6. 6

    Fluff the couscous and break up any lumps. Add the sugar and cinnamon and stir and taste to adjust seasonings if needed.

  7. 7

    Strain the almond milk and pour over the couscous and serve.

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