[Dinnes]

Hi there,

I really like how easy couscous is to make, but continually I have struggled to give it a really interesting flavour. I want to be able to eat it at lunch a lot, so what I need are ideas that you lovely people have done which make it really nice

I was thinking of using a little less water to prepare it and then adding a bottled lemon and mustard dressing to it.

For clarification I use instant couscous - I've tried to add lots of spices but it's very hard to get a flavour which is even remotely exciting, and I must be doing something wrong. I cover it when I add the water so flavour doesn't escape but meh :P

I was also thinking lemon juice or a variant of that.

So yes, if you have any good ideas which you've done for lunch, please post them here! (Feel free to recommend accompaniments to it)

Thanks
Dan

[Scumbaggio]

coriander
garlic olive oil
finely diced red onion
SALT AND PEPPER

they will all help

[Dinnes]

(Original post by Scumbaggio)
coriander
garlic olive oil
finely diced red onion
SALT AND PEPPER

they will all help

Ooh good idea. Maybe I could try some kind of moroccan thing with cardamom and raisins and apricots? I've heard you can add sweet things and make a desserty type snack.

[Kate.]

Crumble a stock cube into the water that you use, as well as adding extra spices/ingredients? Chopped red pepper, red onions and chilli flakes would probably be what I'd use, with a chicken/veg stock cube.

[Dinnes]

(Original post by Kate.)
Crumble a stock cube into the water that you use, as well as adding extra spices/ingredients? Chopped red pepper, red onions and chilli flakes would probably be what I'd use, with a chicken/veg stock cube.

Stock! Of course!

I think the liquid you add is quite important, and there's me using just water :P

[Zerforax]

I was thinking of attempting:

Veg stock cube
Lime juice
Onions
Pine nuts
Garlic
Chick peas
Olives
Pesto
Salt, pepper, olive oil

Kinda worried since I've never made couscous that I might be adding too much/too many random things for it to taste right..

[Csel]

diced peppers and onions
a little cumin
grilled teriyaki or other spiced chicken.