Middle Eastern Appetizer

I would like to use my first recipe posting as a simple appetizer that anyone can create. It is so easy, yet so filling and so flavorful. It only consists of one ingredient and a few spices. I always make this appetizer whenever I know I will be having guest over since it pretty much can accompany any type of meal. In order to make this yummy Middle Eastern side dish you will need to purchase Israeli Couscous of your choice as well as the following:

-Tumeric
-Paprika
-Cayenne pepper
-Cumin
-Salt
-Pepper
-Oil
-instant tomatoe soup mix or tomatoe sauce






To start making this side dish you will need to boil the Couscous in a pot, you will want to fill up the pot with water the same way you do with rice. You do not want to fill it up too much since you will need to cook the couscous until the water is gone. You will need to add a little bit of salt as well as oil in the water. Once all of the water is gone, which usually takes about 15 minutes, add in a very small amount of the instant tomato soup mix depending on how much tomato flavor you want your couscous to have or about a half a tablespoon of tomato sauce. Add in the following spices according to your taste, but I only recommend using small amounts of each: tumeric, cumin, paprika and a dash of cayenne pepper, depending on how spicy you want your dish to be. Use salt and pepper according to taste. So now your dish is ready and you can enjoy the wonderful creation you have just made.




I really hope you enjoyed making your first dish!

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SARIT