Ingredients

• Semolina Mixture: 2.5 cups semolina flour (standard disposable hot drink cup size), ½ccup vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt.

• First Water Cycle: 2.5 cups boiling water.

• Second Water Cycle: ½ cup warm water.

Method

1. 01

   Mix Semolina, Oil & Seasoning: Coats semolina grains for fluffiness. In a large microwave-safe glass bowl, combine 2.5 cups semolina, salt, and ½ cup oil. Mix thoroughly until all semolina grains are evenly coated in oil.

2. 02

   Add Boiling Water & First Microwave Cycle: Initial steaming phase. Pour 2.5 cups of boiling water into the bowl and stir well to combine. Cover loosely or place in the microwave and cook on high for 8 minutes.

3. 03

   Fluff & Add Water:Breaks up clumps. Remove carefully from the microwave. Use a fork to gently open up and fluff the semolina
   grains, releasing steam. Pour in the remaining ½ cup of warm water and mix evenly.

4. 04

   Second Microwave Cycle:Final cooking cycle. Return the bowl to the microwave and cook on high for another 4 minutes until fully cooked and tender.

5. 05

   Pass Through Sieve:Creates authentic feather-light texture. Transfer hot couscous into a traditional couscous sieve (napa / sifta) and rub through using your hands or a spoon to create separate, ultra-fluffy grains. Serve warm with rich vegetable soup or meatballs.