Couscous Prep for Salad

Ingredients (10 servings)

Amount	Measure	Name
3.00	cup	Couscous , dry
3.00	cup	LEGOUT® 095 Chicken Base 1 lb 12 x 1 Lb , prepared
1.00	pc	Cinnamon, sticks
0.30	tsp	Turmeric
0.50	tsp	Red Pepper flakes

Preparation

1. Place 3 cups dry couscous in a 2 inch hotel pan.

2. Bring 3 cups of prepared LeGout 095 Chicken Base to a simmer with 1 cinnamon stick, 1/4 tsp of turmeric, and 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes.

3. Place couscous in shallow pan. Pour simmering chicken stock over couscous. Cover immediately with plastic wrap for 10 minutes.

4. Remove plastic wrap and fluff couscous with fork.

5. The following items add texture, flavor and interesting appearance. Toss couscous with the following ingredients:

• 1 cucumber, diced
• 3 tomatoes, diced, no seeds
• 2 roasted peppers, red or yellow, in strips
• 1 bunch mint, coarsely chopped
• 1 bunch basil, coarsely chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 2 to 3 lemons, rind and juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil

NOTE: This base couscous salad goes well with smoked or grilled meats or fish.

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