Moroccan Laasida Recipe Video
Laasida is a classic Eid-ul-Fitr breakfast dish made by Moroccans and eaten on Eid after the morning prayers. It is a simple and healthy dish made of semolina (couscous or rolled broken wheat).
Ingredients
1 box (10 oz) of plain couscous
6 cups of water
1 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of butter
Honey - to serve.
Butter - to serve
Directions
MAKING
1. In a cooking pan, pour the water and add the couscous.
2. Cover and bring to boil on medium heat, for about 10 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
3. Stir in the salt and butter.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the Laasida cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
5. When Laasida is cooked to the consistency of mashed potato, take the pan off the heat.
SERVING
5. Serve the Laasida immediately with butter and honey to taste.
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1. In a cooking pan, pour the water and add the couscous.
2. Cover and bring to boil on medium heat, for about 10 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
3. Stir in the salt and butter.
4. Reduce the heat to low and let the Laasida cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
5. When Laasida is cooked to the consistency of mashed potato, take the pan off the heat.
SERVING
5. Serve the Laasida immediately with butter and honey to taste.
"This video is a creation of Alia. You can visit Cooking With Alia for complete recipes, and more videos. It is the best resource for Moroccan and other international recipes. "
Editors Review
Nice to try a super simple Moroccan recipe, Laasida that is a classic Eid-ul-Fitr breakfast dish. This great delightful video that is very informative and a must watch. Laasida is a simple and healthy dish made with couscous or semolina and served with butter and honey. Simply try and enjoy!Comments
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chockyfoodie says :
I will surely share this recipe with my friends.
Posted on: 30 August 2011 - 1:32pm
Anonymous says :
Alia I made this for Ramadan and I loved it. Its nutritious, comforting and yummy and kept me going through the day of fasting. I also added raisins and almonds to the laasida and I used semolina instead of couscous cause that takes shorter time to cook.
Posted on: 30 August 2011 - 12:51pm
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