(01-09-2015, 12:59 AM)Xiaoli Vorgan Wrote: (YES I used boil in a bag rice! Sue me!)I see nothing wrong with boil-in-bag rice >_> Perfectly cooked rice is something that escapes my grasp, even when I very carefully follow the directions on my rice cooker, unless I use boil-in-a-bag.Â
My inability to cook rice is why I eventually turned to quinoa and couscous.
SPEAKING OF COUSCOUS (cause now I want some...)
Sweet and savory couscous:
Pour one part vegetable stock into saucepan
Chop dried apricots and dates (you want to chop your own dates -- the already-chopped ones are rolled in a powdered sugar/cornstarch mix and are unsuitable for this) up to a half-part, add to saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat, and very carefully remove lid -- you want to retain as much steam and condensation as possible -- and quickly add in couscous. Cover, swirl pot slightly to help distribute liquid, then let sit, covered, for five to ten minutes. Remove lid, drizzle small amount of olive oil, a sprinkling of black pepper and some chopped parsley leaves, and then fluff with a fork.
A good base/side for chicken, fish, and roasted veggies. I also like to just top it with toasted nuts and goat cheese and eat it that way, or with a dandelion (or other bitter greens) salad and my black or roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing.