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Hard 3 hr 15 min~320 kcal 2/10
Mesfouf
An Algerian sweet couscous with butter, raisins, almonds, sugar, and cinnamon.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 6~315 kcal🇩🇿 Algerian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 30 min cook
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Fine couscous
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Water
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Butter
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Raisins
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Almonds
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Granulated sugar
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Moisten the couscous with salted water and let it stand for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Steam it in a steamer basket for 18 minutes.
18 min18:00 - 3
Transfer the couscous to a wide bowl and separate the grains with butter.
- 4
Add the raisins and sugar, then steam again for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Mix with almonds and cinnamon.
- 6
Spoon the mesfouf onto warm plates and serve with milk or ayran.
💡 Tip: Fluffing the couscous with a fork prevents clumps; when the grains stay separate, mesfouf feels lighter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm, with ayran or milk on the side if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
~315
kcal calories
7
g protein
58
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 70%Fat 22%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mesfouf make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mesfouf take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Mesfouf difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mesfouf have?
Approximately 315 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 58g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Mesfouf contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mesfouf belong to?
This recipe belongs to Algerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Mesfouf need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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