Post #82

i've only recently discovered the goodness of couscous. not only is it quick to prepare, its apparently among the healthiest grain based products. according to wiki, couscous has relatively low GI and is enriched with more vitamins than pasta. it also has the same level of protein as pasta (and more protein than white rice) but a less fat-to-calorie ratio when compared to pasta and rice.

wow... i wonder if i can introduce couscous to my dad...

anyways, back to some couscous cooking.


-Couscous with fennel, cherry tomato + steak with yoghurt dressing-

i've recently cooked something similar for a dinner for one, but without the meat. but this is kinda a proper version. this is actually a variation to Jamie Oliver's fish couscous dish. we've already had fish this week, so i bought a piece of scotch fillet steak instead and omitted the chilli as i dont think chilli goes well with steak. i found that its actually better to slice up the cherry tomatoes and had them raw rather than cooked, seasoned and tossed with some chopped mint, then set aside. once the onion and fennel are cooked with some stock, lemon juice and chopped parsley, i stirred in the hot veg with the tomatoes and couscous, and finished the dish with spoonfuls of orange juice diluted yoghurt on top. :)

i guess one thing i would say about couscous (not sure if its good or bad) is that it doesnt really fill up your tummy in the same way that pasta and rice do. so i also grilled some button mushrooms in case hubbys not full!!


-Grilled mushrooms with anchovy butter, pepperoni + cheese-