Pearl Couscous 1kg

Recipes & Uses

Perfect for Mediterranean Salads

Pearl Couscous is especially good in substantial cold salads because the larger pearls retain their shape and texture.

Combine cooked and cooled couscous with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives, fresh herbs and a lemon dressing for an easy Mediterranean-style salad. SpicenEasy's current page also recommends it specifically for robust make-ahead salads.

A Great Alternative to Rice or Pasta

Serve Pearl Couscous as an easy side dish anywhere you might normally use rice, pasta or another grain-style accompaniment.

Its mild flavour readily absorbs stock, herbs, spices, sauces and dressings, making it easy to adapt to different meals.

Make a Savoury Pearl Couscous Pilaf

For extra flavour, gently toast the dry couscous in a little olive oil before adding your cooking liquid.

Simmer with stock, garlic, onion and herbs, then finish with vegetables, nuts or fresh herbs for a simple pilaf-style side dish. This toasted preparation is also suggested on the current SpicenEasy page.

Perfect for Soups & Stews

Add Pearl Couscous to vegetable soups, chicken soup, tomato-based stews and hearty broths.

The pearls add substance and texture while soaking up the flavours around them. SpicenEasy recommends adding them toward the end of cooking so they remain pleasantly chewy.

Try It Risotto-Style

Cook Pearl Couscous with stock, sautéed onion, mushrooms and herbs for a creamy pasta-style side dish.

It gives you some of the comfort of risotto while retaining the distinctive bite of the individual pearls.

Great for Meal Prep

Pearl Couscous works particularly well for lunch bowls and make-ahead salads because its larger pieces hold their shape more readily than fine couscous.

Pair it with roast vegetables, chicken, feta, chickpeas or your favourite dressing.

Pearl Couscous vs Regular Couscous

Although both are made from semolina wheat, they are noticeably different.

Regular Couscous consists of very small granules and is generally rehydrated quickly.

Pearl Couscous is much larger and is boiled more like pasta, resulting in a firmer, chewier texture.

How to Cook Pearl Couscous

Cook in boiling water or stock until tender while still pleasantly chewy.

The current SpicenEasy page describes Pearl Couscous as quick cooking and ready in under 10 minutes. Drain if necessary and serve hot, or cool before adding to salads.

Buy Pearl Couscous in Bulk in New Zealand

The 1kg pack is ideal for families, cafés, restaurants, caterers and anyone who regularly makes salads, soups and Mediterranean-inspired meals.

Order Pearl Couscous online in NZ from SpicenEasy for salads, pilafs, soups, stews and easy side dishes.

Storage

Store uncooked Pearl Couscous tightly sealed in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture.