How to Make Couscous in a Rice Cooker
Use your rice cooker to make perfectly fluffy couscous in just minutes! It’s a great hands-off way to make this simple side dish.
I love using my rice cooker for everything from quinoa to mac and cheese. It’s a really versatile appliance, and it’s perfect for those times when you might not have access to a stovetop. (College dorm room? Kitchen renovation? I’ve got you covered!) You can easily make couscous in a rice cooker and it comes out perfectly fluffy every time!
What is Couscous?
While you might think of it as a grain, couscous is actually a tiny pasta! I love it because it cooks in just a few minutes. Since it’s a simple pasta, it works with a variety of flavors. I like using it in the base of a grain bowl, paired with Parmesan and spinach, or tossed with fresh parsley and tomatoes to make couscous tabbouleh.
Types of Couscous
There are two common types of couscous. Moroccan couscous is small and cooks very quickly. The grains are slightly bigger than coarsely ground cornmeal. Israeli couscous is larger and takes much longer to cook. For this recipe, you’ll want to use Moroccan couscous.
How to Make Couscous in a Rice Cooker
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does one cup of couscous make? One cup of uncooked couscous makes a little over 2 cups of couscous once it’s cooked. As you fluff it with a fork, it will expand.
- What kind of rice cooker do I need? You don’t need anything fancy. I have this basic Aroma rice cooker that I got on Amazon and it’s great. It’s less than $20, and it can make up to 6 cups of rice. You can certainly get a fancier model, but this one works great for me!
- What should I do with the couscous? Stir in a little pesto for a quick side dish, or toss it into a salad like this Mediterranean couscous salad or couscous tabbouleh.
More Rice Cooker Recipes
If you’re looking for more ways to use your rice cooker, try my rice cooker quinoa, cilantro lime rice, Mexican rice, rice and beans, or rice pilaf.
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How to Make Couscous in a Rice Cooker
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Use your rice cooker to make perfectly fluffy couscous in just minutes! It’s a great hands-off way to make this simple side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Add the couscous, water or broth, and salt to the rice cooker.
- Cover with the lid and set the rice cooker to cook.
- It will cook in about 4-5 minutes. Once the water has evaporated, the rice cooker should shut off automatically, or it may switch to warm. Turn off the rice cooker as soon as the couscous is cooked.
- Fluff with a fork and enjoy!
