Masfouf

Tunisian sweet steamed couscous buttered and tossed with dates, raisins, nuts and orange blossom.

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Ingredients

• 250 g couscous
• 100 g dates, chopped
• 50 g butter
• 50 g raisins
• 40 g almonds, toasted
• Cold milk, to serve (optional)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 300 ml boiling water

How to make Masfouf

1. Pour the boiling water over the couscous with the butter, cover and leave to swell.
2. Fluff with a fork, then toss with the sugar, dates, raisins and almonds.
3. Serve warm, with a glass of cold milk if you like.