Couscous cookbook highlights versatility
A new cookbook titled Couscous connexions by chef Abdel Alaoui explores the many ways couscous can be used in cooking. The book, published by Éditions de La Martinière, showcases 50 recipes that range from traditional to innovative, including vegetarian and seafood options.Diverse recipes included
The cookbook features unexpected combinations such as couscous with chicken, vegetables, kebabs, thiéré, and attiéké. It also includes sweet variations with citrus or mango and ideas for using leftover semolina in tarts, stuffings, or cakes.Cooking tips and visuals
The book provides practical advice on selecting the right grain, mastering semolina cooking, and preparing a flavorful broth. It is illustrated by photographs from Louis Laurent Grandadam and accompanied by texts from Mayalen Zubillaga.Cultural significance emphasized
Couscous connexions celebrates a generous and creative cuisine that connects generations, countries, and memories. It reflects the cultural importance of couscous in various culinary traditions.
