Rinsing the cooked couscous stops the cooking and prevents it from sticking together as it cools.
Bon AppétitIsraeli Couscous TabboulehBy Eric RipertJune 10, 20134.6(15)Israeli Couscous TabboulehCedric AngelesArrowJump To RecipeSave StorySave this storyPrintRinsing the cooked couscous stops the cooking and prevents it from sticking together as it cools.Recipe notesBack to topTriangleSee Related Recipes and Cooking TipsiconGallery35 of Our Favorite Pasta SaladsThese cold noodles and modern pasta salads make the perfect summer meal.How to Turn a Pot of Couscous Into 5 LunchesSo easy, it almost cooks itself.iconGalleryA Summery Shabbat FeastSave the brisket for winter—this menu for hot Friday nights keeps things light and bright.iconGalleryCrazy for CouscousIt cooks up so fast, you could almost have a pot of this grain-like pasta ready before the end of this sentence.