Fine Herbs Lemony Couscous
From: Hope, Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Ideal onto a buffet table; this recipe can be halved.
If desired, prepare couscous ahead of time; covered, it will keep for 4 hours refrigerated.
Excellent served along with Indian-style grilled chicken skewers.
Servings: 20
IngredientsPreparation
  • 4 cups [1 L] semolina [coucous]
  • 4 cups [1 L] boiling water
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] grossly freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] grossly freshly chopped mint
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] grossly freshly chopped coriander
  • 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] olive oil
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] caraway seeds
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] coriander seeds
  • Transfer couscous into a heat-safe large bowl.
  • Pour boiling water over couscous; set aside for 5 minutes.
  • Using a fork, fluff couscous.
  • Into a large clean bowl, mix together chopped parsley, mint and coriander, tomato dices, olive oil, lemon juice, grated lemon rind and ginger, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper and green onion slices; reserve.
  • Into a fry pan, brown together caraway and coriander seeds over medium-high heat, stirring, until scenting.
  • Transfer seeds onto a cutting board; grossly crush seeds, using the flat side of a knife or the bottom of a glass.
  • Mix into reserved tomato dices mixture.
  • Well mix in fluffed couscous.
  • Check for seasonings and serve.