Saffron & Raisin Couscous With Fresh Mint - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups water
3/8 teaspoon saffron thread
3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/4 cup raisins
2 1/4 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
Preparation
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In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and add the saffron. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
Return the pan to the heat, bring to a boil, and mix in the olive oil, salt, couscous, and raisins.Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 30 minutes.
Using a fork and your fingertips, fluff the couscous to separate the grains. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Stir in the mint.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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