Couscous, a North African dish made with semolina flour, is nutritious, delicious, highly customizable, and can be prepared a million and one ways. In Brazil, cuscuz nordestino is a variation of the African couscous and has become an iconic staple of everyday Brazilian cuisine.
Brought to northeastern Brazil by the diaspora, it was adapted to be made with flaked corn flour, which is similar in texture to semolina, yet more readily available locally. The following recipe is the classic recipe, widely served for breakfast all over northeastern Brazil. Serve it with a fried egg, some cheese, crispy bacon, sauteed shrimp or pan-fried ham for the ultimate version.
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes Serving size: 2 cups
INGREDIENTS
1 cup flaked corn flour½ teaspoon kosher salt2 ¼…