Product Reviews and Ratings - Pasta - Israeli Couscous from igourmet

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(based on 8 ratings)

Located in:Dry Goods, Pasta

Israeli Couscous was created specifically for the Israeli market in the 1950's during a national recession. Made of hard wheat instead of semolina, it has become a staple of the Israeli diet. This couscous features large granules that hold a sweeter, nuttier flavor, which is achieved by a toasting process that caramelizes the starch. This allows it to absorb liquids while remaining “al dente”. It makes a perfect side dish to meat, poultry or fish. It is also delicious as a main course; mixed with vegetables; or with your favorite pasta sauce. It is also great as a cold pasta salad.

10 minute preparation time.
Certified by Rabbi Jacob Moshe Charlap-Osem Isreal- Kosher Parve.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 8 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Exotic(4), Flavorful(4), Fresh(4), Non perishable(4)

Best Uses:

Cooking(7)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(5), Health conscious(4)

Love this product!

By japit

from North Carolina on 10/16/2008

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Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious, Self-appointed chef, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love this product in making one of the BEST pasta salads you could dream of making. It gives pasta salad a new and unique texture then the standard pastas used. I mix a bag of this Israeli couscous with a small box of Mother's mini-bow ties, all any fresh chopped veggies, make a dressing like a creamy Italian and you have one of the BEST dishes around and healthy too. I have more friends/family that request this when they come over to eat - they ask me ahead of time to "do your special pasta salad".

yum

By Gail

from Cary, IL on 5/14/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It was delicious cooked in chicken broth

the best

By awesom1

from Douglasville GA on 4/27/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I know that Couscous absorbs the liquid you cook with so I added beef broth,the flavor was good, and texture of Couscous was excellent! I will order this again.

Used To Be Hard To Find

By Peg

from Parkersburg, WV on 1/5/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I simply cooked the couscous in chicken stock and added slivered almonds. Simple to make yet so delicious!

Great Pasta Alternative

By Calum from Tulsa, OK on 11/27/2007

Pros:

Exotic

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

As a great alternative to pasta, try giant pearl couscous. You can use almost anything to cook the product (soup bases, broths) - toss in your favorite herbs, mushrooms, etc. The texture of the giant pearl couscous is as interesting as it is satisfying. Try toasting the couscous in a high quality olive oil until it turns golden brown before you add the cooking liquid.

Good product, will buy this again

By gingersnaps from Hammock Beach, FL on 6/7/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Fresh, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great for making cold salads

exotic alternative to regular couscous

By j-la the law student

from Los Gatos, CA on 4/2/2007

Pros:

Exotic

Best Uses:

Cooking

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

A delicious alternative to regular couscous that is great as a side dish. Neat texture.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I love this product

By Rosie red cheeks from Yume AZ on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Cous cous salad

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I make couscous salad. It's delicious

Customer Reviews about the Israeli Couscous at igourmet