Couscous

Directions

1. 1
   Heat 2/3 cup water and the salt in a small pot.
2. 2
   As soon as it comes to a boil, sprinkle in the couscous and the butter or olive oil, and stir it around for 1/2 minute.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Fluff the couscous up with a fork, and its all ready to go.
5. 5
   Its good plain, or strewn with vegetables, and particularly delicious with stewed or braised leftover meats (see the recipe for Couscous with Lamb, Onions, and Raisins, page 52).
6. 6
   It makes a nice salad, too, dressed with the same ingredients you might use for a Wild Rice Salad (page 179).