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Moroccan Sweet Couscous (Seffa)


This is the couscous your grandma used to make for me, your aunties and your uncle whenever we had couscous left over after a big tagine meal. Instead of letting anything go to waste, she would turn it into something magical... warm, sweet, and comforting. The smell of cinnamon and butter filling the kitchen meant we were about to get a special treat. Now I’m passing it on to you.

Ingredients

  • 1 cups couscous

  • 1/4 cup raisins

  • 1/4 cup toasted almonds

  • 1 tablespoon sugar (or more if you like it sweeter)

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Use a 1:1 ratio of dry couscous to boiling water or broth (e.g., 1 cup of each). Combine them in a bowl with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of butter, mix in the raisins so they become plump and juicy. Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it stand for 5–10 minutes before fluffing with a fork. 

  2. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl. While it’s still warm, stir in the sugar and cinnamon.

  3. Spoon it onto a serving dish and top with the toasted almonds. You can sprinkle a little extra cinnamon and sugar on top if you like.

Enjoy it warm, and remember... every spoonful carries a little bit of family love. 

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