Couscous red, spicy sauce. Couscous in Tunisia is served on every occasion; it is also served in some regions (mostly during Ramadan), sweetened as a dessert called masfouf. In Libya, it is mostly served with meat, specifically mostly lamb, but also camel, and very rarely beef, in Tripoli and the western parts of Libya, but not during official ceremonies or weddings. Another way to eat couscous is as a dessert; it is prepared with dates, sesame, and pure honey, and locally referred to as "maghrood". Couscous is also very popular in France, where it is now considered a traditional dish, and
Mesfouf Mesfouf Mesfouf, or Masfouf () is an Algerian and Tunisian dish which is a variant of couscous with finely rolled semolina and butter or olive oil. This food is quite popular in the Maghreb. It is conventional to consume the Mesfouf during the holy month of Ramadan. It is served at traditional celebrations or family meals. In Algeria, it is served as a main dish made of peas and beans. According to them, it is advisable to drink it with some whey or yoghurt to facilitate digestion even though it is lighter than couscous. There are many local recipes for