Les Moulins Mahjoub M'hamsa Couscous

This company makes a fantastic array of foods, from olive oil to preserved lemons.  Everything we’ve tried from them is exquisite, and  their couscous is no exception.    

There are many types of couscous on the market, but buyer beware: there are differences.  This one is actually hand rolled in the tradition of the Berbers, an ancient high mountain people who inhabited the current day area of Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria.  The folks at Les Moulins Mahjoub—just like the Berbers of ancient times—mix semolina flour with olive oil, water and salt on screens, letting the small grains fall through, then adding flour and rolling again until a consistent size grain is formed.  The couscous grains are then coated with olive oil and salt and dried in the sun, giving it a rich toasty flavor when cooked.  The grains are all irregular and slightly misshapen.

This is like no other couscous you’ve tried…moist, full flavored and meaty.  Toss in a few grilled or sautéed veggies and you’ve got a meal fit for a king or queen.  We offer two varieties—one with and one without red peppers. The peppers are hot—so if you like it hot, leave them in when preparing and eating.  For those less inclined, toss out the peppers before eating—but leave them in during cooking for a nice subtle full flavored spiciness.

Size: 1.1lb

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