Mesfouf / Farka Recipe (مصفف) | Sweetened Couscous | South Africa | EatMee Recipes

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

Chop up cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, and pecan nuts.

Chop up dried fruits: prunes, apricots, peaches, pears, and dates.

In a medium-sized bowl, add couscous and set aside.

In a small pot on medium heat, pour in water, add white granulated sugar and vegetable oil, and mix until sugar dissolves.

Allow the mixture to come to a boil, then remove from heat.

Pour the sweetened mixture into the bowl of couscous while it's still hot and mix well.

Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let it stand for 10 minutes to steam the couscous.

Uncover and fluff the couscous with a fork after 10 minutes.

Add chopped nuts and dried fruits to the couscous and mix everything together.

Spoon the couscous into ramekins.

Place ramekins in an air fryer basket and set to air fry for 5 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, or alternatively use an oven for 10 minutes at the same temperature.

Once done, the couscous should be slightly golden on top.

Plate the couscous, top with more chopped nuts, and pour over hot or cold milk.

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