Couscoussier - shiny new? - Cath Kerry-Food

Couscoussier - shiny new?

22/10/2017

This is a shiny, new couscoussier. There were traditional copper or even earthenware ones. Then there were aluminium ones. Now they're stainless steel.

BUT remember that a colander over a saucepan of water works just as well. Asking around, it seems most households just use this method. One less gadget in the cupboard.
Here's a small amount I'm steaming. (Yes folks, my 1959 Frigidaire De Luxe stove - vintage to the end).
NOTE: Don't go all holier-than-thou health food, wholemeal couscous. It's not nice. Doesn't absorb the butter or the sauces well.

4 Comments

roger

23/10/2017 02:29:35 pm

Where can I buy one

Cath Kerry

23/10/2017 03:07:03 pm

Ring Chefs' Warehouse in Sydney and ask them or buy online from Fishpond.com.au. The steamer on the Thermomix might work too but remember that most real cooks just use a colander over a saucepan.

Roger Vincent

25/10/2017 08:09:05 am

Do you put the lid on?

Cath

25/10/2017 08:31:30 am

The couscoussier comes with a lid but that's for when you're just simmering a broth in the bottom section. When steaming the couscous grain, no lid. And of course a colander over a saucepan is perfect.

Couscoussier - shiny new?

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