Couscous cheesecloth. There is little archaeological evidence of early diets including couscous, possibly because the original "couscoussier" was probably made from organic materials that could not survive extended exposure to the elements. The couscous that is sold in most Western supermarkets has been pre-steamed and dried. It is typically prepared by adding 1.5 measures of boiling water or stock to each measure of couscous then leaving covered tightly for about five minutes. Pre-steamed couscous takes less time to prepare than regular couscous, most dried pasta, or dried grains (such as rice). In Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Libya, couscous is generally served
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