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Seffa (Mesfouf) with Dried Fruits and Nuts 💜
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Algeria Authentic home cooking from Algeria, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Algeria as سفة (مسفوف) بالفواكه الجافة و المكسرات 💜
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Seffa (Mesfouf) with Dried Fruits and Nuts 💜

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Čhøüčhøü 🍓🍓👩🏻‍🍳 @Cuisine_chouchou
الجزائر 🇩🇿 (فرولات كوكباد🍓)

Seffa, also known as mesfouf, is a type of couscous that can be made sweet with dried fruits and nuts, or savory with peas and fava beans (or just peas), and is served with milk. The sweet version is often prepared for celebrations and special occasions. Today, I made it to mark the new year. Wishing everyone a year filled with happiness and joy!

Seffa, also known as mesfouf, is a type of couscous that can be made sweet with dried fruits and nuts, or savory with peas and fava beans (or just peas), and is served with milk. The sweet version is often prepared for celebrations and special occasions. Today, I made it to mark the new year. Wishing everyone a year filled with happiness and joy!

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Seffa (Mesfouf) with Dried Fruits and Nuts 💜

Čhøüčhøü 🍓🍓👩🏻‍🍳
Čhøüčhøü 🍓🍓👩🏻‍🍳 @Cuisine_chouchou
الجزائر 🇩🇿 (فرولات كوكباد🍓)

Seffa, also known as mesfouf, is a type of couscous that can be made sweet with dried fruits and nuts, or savory with peas and fava beans (or just peas), and is served with milk. The sweet version is often prepared for celebrations and special occasions. Today, I made it to mark the new year. Wishing everyone a year filled with happiness and joy!

Seffa, also known as mesfouf, is a type of couscous that can be made sweet with dried fruits and nuts, or savory with peas and fava beans (or just peas), and is served with milk. The sweet version is often prepared for celebrations and special occasions. Today, I made it to mark the new year. Wishing everyone a year filled with happiness and joy!

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Ingredients

1 hour
Serves 3 servings
  • 500 gramsfine couscous (about 3 1/4 cups)
  • 1/4 cupblack raisins
  • 1/4 cupgolden raisins
  • 1/4 cupdried apricots
  • 1 cupwater (240 ml)
  • 1 cupmilk (240 ml)
  • Olive oil
  • Butter
  • For garnish:
  • Dates
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Almonds
  • Walnuts
  • Dried apricots
  • Dried cherries
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Pure honey
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Steps

1 hour
  1. 1

    First, rinse the couscous twice, then place it in a steamer basket and let it drain for 20 minutes.

    A picture of step 1 of Seffa (Mesfouf) with Dried Fruits and Nuts 💜.
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    A picture of step 1 of Seffa (Mesfouf) with Dried Fruits and Nuts 💜.
  2. 2

    Once drained, coat the couscous with olive oil. Place the dried fruits at the bottom of the steamer basket, then add the couscous on top. Steam for the first time.

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  3. 3

    After steaming, sprinkle with 1 cup water and let it absorb for about 10 minutes. Once absorbed, coat again with olive oil and steam for the second time.

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    A picture of step 3 of Seffa (Mesfouf) with Dried Fruits and Nuts 💜.
  4. 4

    After the second steaming, sprinkle with 1 cup milk and let it absorb, then steam for the third and final time. When done, mix in butter.

  5. 5

    To serve, turn the couscous out onto a plate and garnish with nuts, dried fruits, and hard-boiled eggs. Drizzle with pure honey before serving.

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  6. 6

    Note: 1- When adding milk before the last steaming, add it gradually—you may not need the full amount, depending on the couscous. 2- I didn't add salt because the homemade couscous I used already contains salt.

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Published in the US on August 04, 2025 14:01
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أنا شيماء عمري 26 عام خريجة حقوق 👩🏻‍🎓⚖ و أستاذة في الطور الإبتدائي 👩🏻‍🏫 أحب الطبخ👩🏻‍🍳 عشقي الأكل🍝🍕🥘🍩🧁 أحب تجربة كل ما هو جديد في مجال الطبخ و تعلم طبخات مختلفة من كل أنحاء العالم 🌍 بالنسبة لي الطبخ متعة، فرح و حب ❤ صفحتي على الانستاڨرام :chouchou__world
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Raisin Dried Apricot Honey Date Egg Butter Walnut Cherry Couscous Almond

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