How to Make Pearl Couscous - The Best Couscous Recipe

Описание: Recipe for Couscous Carbonara with Pearl or Israeli Couscous
Ingredients
3/4 Cup Pearl Couscous (aka Israeli Couscous)
3 Strips Bacon (or Pancetta/Guanciale)
1 Whole Egg
2 Egg Yolks
1/2 Cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated
1/3 Yellow Onion, finely chopped
1 tsp Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Bacon Fat (for egg mixture)
1 ½ Tbsp Bacon Fat (for cooking onions)
½ Tsp Salt (for couscous water)

Steps
1. Cook bacon on low heat until golden and crispy, then remove to a plate.

2. While the bacon cooks, finely chop 1/3 of a yellow onion.

3. In a bowl, mix one egg, two yolks, the pecorino cheese, black pepper, and two teaspoons of bacon fat.

4. Pour off excess fat from the pan, leaving one and a half tablespoons. Add onion to same pan with a pinch of salt and sauté until softened.

5. Heat a small pot of water in a separate pan and add salt

6. Stir in couscous, toast for one to two minutes, then add a few ladles of the hot salted water. Continue cooking like risotto, adding ladles of water in stages waiting for it to be absorbed before adding more. Cook until al dente (8–9 minutes).

7. Crumble the bacon while couscous cooks.

8. Remove pan from heat with a little liquid still in it, stir in egg mixture quickly, and toss to coat.

9. Mix in half of the bacon, then return pan to low heat for 30 seconds to thicken slightly, then serve immediately topped with the rest of the bacon, black pepper, and extra pecorino cheese.

This recipe will teach you how to make the best pearl couscous, aka Israeli couscous. Since it is so similar to pasta it's perfect for making it in the same style as carbonara. It's easy, quick, and delicious.

00:00 Intro
00:16 Fry Bacon
00:28 Prep Egg Mixture
01:04 Sauté Onions
01:19 Cook Couscous
02:07 Add Egg Mixture
02:43 Finish & Serve