Kouskous au Lait

Kouskous au Lait is a comforting Moroccan dish made with fine semolina couscous, simmered in creamy milk and flavored with aromatic spices. Perfect for a midnight snack, this dish combines warmth and sweetness, making it a delightful treat any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Fine semolina couscous - 100 grams
• Water - 200 ml
• Milk - 200 ml
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Almonds, chopped - 30 grams
• Raisins - 30 grams
• Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a small saucepan, bring 200 ml of water to a boil with a pinch of salt.
2. Once boiling, remove from heat, add the fine semolina couscous, stir, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the water.
3. In another saucepan, combine 200 ml of milk, honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Heat over low-medium heat until warm but not boiling.
4. Fluff the couscous with a fork and then gradually add the warm milk mixture, stirring gently to combine.
5. Serve the kouskous au lait in bowls, topped with chopped almonds and raisins.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, which aids digestion.
• Contains healthy fats from almonds for heart health.

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