F. Scott Fitzgerald s novel, The Great Gatsby, opens as the narrator, Nick Carraway, relates to the reader a cryptic piece of advice given him in his younger and more vulnerable years by his father.
Regular couscous is made from semolina wheat, while whole-wheat couscous derives from the whole grains of durum flour. This flour derives from durum wheat, which is high in protein and commonly used for other fare like pasta and pizza dough. A whole grain has its endosperm, germ and bran intact.
5. Dump couscous onto a tray and break up lumps with a large fork or whisk. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup salted water and rake the grains to keep them separate. Mix in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Gradually add another 1/2 cup water while raking the couscous.