Seffa (Sweet Couscous with Raisins)

Name: Seffa (Sweet Couscous with Raisins)
Ingredients: 2.2 lbs fine couscous (seffa) (about 1 kg); Butter; 2 tablespoons oil (about 30 ml); 1 teaspoon salt (about 5 grams); Water; Mixed nuts; Raisins; Walnuts; Halva (sesame paste candy); Dates; Colored sugar-coated candies (for decoration); Ground cinnamon

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الجزائر

Seffa is a classic Algerian and Moroccan dish that families love to prepare and decorate, especially for gatherings and special occasions.

مطبخ ملاك @cook_14302373

الجزائر

Seffa is a classic Algerian and Moroccan dish that families love to prepare and decorate, especially for gatherings and special occasions.

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Ingredients

2.2 lbsfine couscous (seffa) (about 1 kg)
Butter
2 tablespoonsoil (about 30 ml)
1 teaspoonsalt (about 5 grams)
Water
Mixed nuts
Raisins
Walnuts
Halva (sesame paste candy)
Dates
Colored sugar-coated candies (for decoration)
Ground cinnamon

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Steps

1

Place the fine couscous (seffa) in a large bowl. Add water, then drain it in a strainer. Mix in 2 tablespoons of oil. In a pot, bring about 4 cups of water (1 liter) to a simmer over medium heat. Steam the couscous over the pot. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl and sprinkle with water.
2

Repeat the steaming process two or three times, depending on the couscous type, adding 1 teaspoon of salt. For the final steaming, add raisins that have been soaked in orange blossom water.
3

After the last steaming, transfer the hot couscous to a large bowl. Add butter to taste (for example, use 3.5 oz butter (100 grams) for 25 oz couscous (700 grams)). Mix well until the butter is fully melted. Place the couscous on a serving platter and decorate with the available toppings as you like.