Mesfouf

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Mesfouf is a North African steamed couscous dish with fluffy grains, golden raisins, butter, cinnamon, and nuts, served lightly sweet for breakfast or celebration tables.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from Wikidata (Baked Good)

📊 At a Glance

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 1

Serving size 1 serving (80g)

Amount per serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 5%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Total Sugars 0g

Protein 2.4g 5%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values are estimated from ingredients and may vary.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Moisten couscous with salted water and olive oil, rubbing grains apart by hand.

Steam until fluffy, then rake apart and steam a second time for tenderness.

Plump raisins with a little warm water and orange blossom water.

Fold butter, raisins, dates, almonds, sugar, and cinnamon through the couscous.

Serve warm in a mound with extra nuts on top.