The real northeastern couscous made in 1 minute in the microwave

Did you feel like eating some fresh couscous, but are you too lazy to clean up the mess that will be left behind? That microwave couscous recipe may be the solution to your problems! Quick, easy and very tender, this couscous will conquer your taste buds.

Want to learn how to make this delicious recipe? Then check out this article in its entirety!

Keep reading: Learn how to make this tapioca couscous recipe with coconut at home in an easy way!

the northeastern couscous

After the reality show BBB 21, northeastern couscous became a reason for discussion, and even caused several fights on the internet. Although there are several recipes for this dish, such as couscous from São Paulo and tapioca, it is believed that couscous from the northeast was the forerunner of this delicacy in Brazil.

In fact, this dish originates from the region known as the Maghreb, in Africa, where the inhabitants prepared couscous made with wheat, barley or rice. Upon arriving in the Brazilian Northeast, corn flour began to be used instead of these grains.

Microwave couscous recipe

Now that you know the story behind couscous, it's time to get your hands dirty. Normally, this dish is prepared with a specific pan called a cuscuzeira, which has two separate spaces for the water and the corn. In the absence of this utensil, the microwave couscous recipe is a great option. Check out!

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will only need three ingredients:

• 1 cup (tea) cornflake;
• 1/2 cup (tea) water;
• Salt to taste.

Method of preparation

1. In a container, mix the 3 ingredients and let it hydrate for at least 10 minutes;
2. After that, wet the sides of two large cups or a pot that can go to the microwave with filtered water;
3. Finally, place the mixture in the chosen container and microwave for 1 minute.

Ready! Now you can enjoy a true northeastern couscous. If you want to spice up your dish, stuff the couscous with ingredients of your choice.

Some options are:

• Cream cheese;
• Dried meat;
• Cheese;
• Bacon.