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Couscous with milk and butter (Purim Berkoukes)
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Couscous in Milk and Butter (Berkoukes for Purim)

A Purim lunch tradition.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Algerian, Moroccan
Keyword: butter, couscous, milk, purim
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Israeli couscous
  • 1 tbsp butter plus extra butter to finish
  • 1¼ cup water
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  • Over medium heat, heat the butter and add couscous. Stir until lightly toasted.
  • Add water, cover and bring to a boil.
  • Lower to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper or sugar and cinnamon.
  • Add a slice of butter, pour milk, stir and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg