August 13, 2009
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edit About Israeli Couscous
Israeli couscous is made of small, round pearls of pasta. Similar to regular couscous, it resembles a grain but is made of wheat flour. Because of its large surface area, it holds sauce well and is very versatile; Israeli Couscous can go in soup, be baked, served as a pie, or made into a risotto.
The history is fascinating: rice was scarce during Israel's ten year (1949-1959) austerity period, so the prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, commissioned the Osem food company to create a rice-substitute, as rice was a staple for many immigrants. The original Israel couscous was indeed shaped like rice, much like orzo, but over time has developed its round shape.
While Israeli couscous is trendy among Western gourmets, it is considered children's food in Israel.
Recipes With Israeli Couscous
Israeli Couscous Salad With Fennel and Goat Cheese
Basil, Black Pepper, Fennel, Fennel Bulb, Garlic Clove
Basil, Black Pepper, Fennel, Fennel Bulb, Garlic Clove
Napa Cabbage Rolls With Israeli Couscous, Chanterelles and A Spicy Pumpkin Seed Broth
Almond, Cardamom, Carrot, Celery, Clove Garlic
Almond, Cardamom, Carrot, Celery, Clove Garlic
Israeli Couscous Infused With Chanterelles....
Beans, Chicken, Chicken Thigh, Edamame, Israeli Couscous
Beans, Chicken, Chicken Thigh, Edamame, Israeli Couscous
Israeli Couscous With Sweet Potato
Black Pepper, Chicken, Israeli Couscous, Olive Oil, Salt
Black Pepper, Chicken, Israeli Couscous, Olive Oil, Salt
Orange Israeli Couscous With Carrots and Raisins
Carrot, Ground Cumin, Israeli Couscous, Orange Juice, Raisin
Carrot, Ground Cumin, Israeli Couscous, Orange Juice, Raisin
Recommended Pairings With Israeli Couscous
Other Names:Ben-Gurion'S Rice, Ptitim, 以色列库斯库斯 (Chinese), الاسرائيلية الكسكس (Arabic), Couscous israélienne (French), Cuscús is... All Translations
Edited by: Helen Pitlick
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Ptitim (, ''Ptitim Afuyim'', "baked flakes", commonly ''ptitim'') is wheat-based baked pasta, originally produced in the shape of elongated rice grains and today mostly in the shape of round pearls. Nicknamed "Ben Gurion's Rice" in Israel, it is known as Israeli couscous or Jerusalem couscous in the United States and elsewhere and is one of the foods considered to be a unique Israeli culinary contribution.
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