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Kusksu

Cultural Context

Kusksu is a traditional Maltese dish, reflecting the island's Mediterranean influences and agricultural heritage. Often served during special occasions and family gatherings, it showcases local ingredients like fresh vegetables and chickpeas. Today, Kusksu has gained popularity beyond Malta, inspiring variations in Mediterranean cuisine and vegetarian dishes worldwide.

MalteseMTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup broad beans
1 cup couscous
8 oz mozzarella ball

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is gluten-free and higher in protein.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and more flavorful.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: no cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy and has a high smoke point.

1

Prepare the broth using tomato paste and broad beans.

2

Cook the Kusksu according to package instructions.

3

Serve the soup with a mozzarella ball in the center.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potforkmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

CouscousKuskus

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