
Seffa (Sweet Couscous with Almond Milk)
Gently simmered almond, couscous and raisins, warmed with cinnamon, a Moroccan side dish.
30 min · Serves 4 · Easy
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min · 30 min total
- easy
- 1
Combine the milk and almonds in a saucepan with a lid and bring to a boil over medium/high heat.
- 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
When butter melts, add the couscous and cook stirring for 1 minute. Add 2 1/4 cups water and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then turn heat down very low. Cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 7-12 minutes.
- 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
Fluff the couscous and break up any lumps. Add the sugar and cinnamon and stir and taste to adjust seasonings if needed.
- 7
Strain the almond milk and pour over the couscous and serve.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



