Giant Couscous (£ per kg)

Description

Giant couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, is not a grain at all. It is small balls of pasta made from different types of flour. Giant couscous is low in fat and high in protein. And – with its lovely, bouncy texture – it’s a brilliant go-to ingredient for wholesome salads.

Giant couscous is twice as big as the more common small, yellow, semolina-based couscous from North Africa. It is toasted, rather than dried, which gives it a nutty flavour and a light yet hearty texture. Like pasta, it has a chewy bite, can stand up to a good sauce and is great mixed into salads. It has a toasted, nutty flavour with a subtle tang, so it goes perfectly with Middle Eastern foods like tagines.

We love this jewelled giant couscous from Pinch of Nom (who definitely has the best foodie website name!)