Dessert Couscous

Dessert Couscous

6 Servings
5 c couscous
2 T peanut oil
1/4 t salt
1/4 t cinnamon
3/4 c olive oil
GARNISH ========================
1 cinnamon
1 icing sugar
1 prunes,dates, raisins & -
-almonds,,as required
Cover raw couscous with cold water & drain immediately. Stir with a
fork & let rest for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the peanut oil mixe
with 6 tb water along with the salt & cinnamon. Mix well using your
hands until the liquid has been uniformly absorbed. Place couscous in
the top of a coucousier & [place over boiling water. Steam for 30
minutes & remove from the heat. Return couscous to a bowl & mix in
half the olive oil using your hands. Allow to cool & then sprinkle
with 3/4 c water. Mix well & set aside until it has absorbed all the
water. Return to the couscousier & steam for another 15 minutes.
Return to the bowl, add half the remaining oil & mix with your
fingers. Steam again for another 30 minutes. Return to the bowl for
one last time & mix in the rest of the oil. Arrange coucous in a cone
shape on a large serving platter. Decorate attractively with the
garnishes & serve while still hot.