Couscous Pudding - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/4 cup sugar
2 3/4 cups low-fat milk (regular works fine too)
1 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous, uncooked
3 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons pine nuts or 2 tablespoons almonds, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
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In a medium sided bowl, beat together the egg, egg white, and 2 Tbs of the sugar.
In a medium sized saucepan, combine the milk, the remaining 2 Tbs sugar, orange rind, and salt and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
Slowly pour the warmed milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly for 4 minutes or until thickened.
Add the couscous and cook, stirring constantly, 6 minutes more.
Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 6 minutes or until the couscous is tender.
Stir in the raisins, nuts and vanilla.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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