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Algeria Authentic home cooking from Algeria, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Algeria as مسفوف
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Mesfouf

ام زياد و جواد
ام زياد و جواد @cook_14527160
بلد المليون والنصف مليون شهيد

A traditional Algerian dish that can be served in many ways, always delicious with a wonderful flavor.

A traditional Algerian dish that can be served in many ways, always delicious with a wonderful flavor.

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Mesfouf

ام زياد و جواد
ام زياد و جواد @cook_14527160
بلد المليون والنصف مليون شهيد

A traditional Algerian dish that can be served in many ways, always delicious with a wonderful flavor.

A traditional Algerian dish that can be served in many ways, always delicious with a wonderful flavor.

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Ingredients

  1. 2 handfulsfine couscous (mesfouf)
  2. 6dried prunes
  3. 15dried apricots
  4. Raisins (use as much as you like)
  5. Granulated sugar
  6. Powdered sugar (as much as you like)
  7. 3 tablespoonsbutter
  8. Oil
  9. Water
  10. Walnuts for garnish
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  1. 1

    Rinse the mesfouf (fine couscous) twice and let it dry. Wash the apricots and prunes, then soak them in warm water.

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  2. 2

    Toss the mesfouf with a little oil, then steam it. Once it starts steaming, add a pinch of salt and a little more oil, sprinkle lightly with water (don’t add too much so it doesn’t get mushy), and let it absorb.

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  3. 3

    Chop the apricots into small pieces and place them at the bottom of the steamer basket. Add the mesfouf on top and steam again.

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  4. 4

    When it steams, sprinkle with a little more water and let it dry out.

  5. 5

    Steam it one more time. When ready to serve, steam it a final time, then add the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar. Garnish as you like, or serve plain with buttermilk or yogurt.

  6. 6

    Steam the prunes separately and use them for garnish.

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ام زياد و جواد @cook_14527160
Published in the US on August 14, 2025 14:01
بلد المليون والنصف مليون شهيد
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