42 couscous recipes that are successful in different regions of Brazil

Is couscous very successful in Brazil? although with its peculiarities in different corners of the country! Couscous from São Paulo, for example, widely consumed in southeastern Brazil, is made from cornmeal and is totally versatile, it can be made, for example, with chicken, shrimp, fish and many other ways!

Northeastern couscous, on the other hand, unlike the paulista that is full of ingredients, is a simple couscous that can be consumed, for example, only with butter on top.

Moroccan couscous, at a time, is easily found in gourmets emporiums or in the supermarket imported area, being a wild ingredient to have at home and can be placed in various recipes.


Also, regardless of the type of couscous, there is no single recipe that needs to be followed strictly. It's always possible to innovate by making dishes with the ingredients you like best or simply having home! For all that, you will surely be inspired by the recipes below!

Couscous Nordestino

1. Northeastern couscous: Unlike the Paulista couscous (which is full of ingredients), northeastern couscous is simple and can be eaten with sun meat, for example, or with butter only on top.

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2. Microwave couscous: practical and tasty. But, like all microwave food, it should be eaten immediately, otherwise it gets rubbery. Good tip for a quick dinner on weekdays.

3. Couscous stuffed with jerky and cream cheese curd: a different and very tasty recipe, ideal for those who like to venture into the kitchen, always making new recipes. The jerky beef jerky in the dough and the cream cheese on top could not match anymore.

4. Italian couscous: You will basically use curd, tomato sauce, ham, cheese and oregano. The preparation is in the microwave. A practical, different and tasty recipe.


5. Corn couscous with curd cheese: An easy-to-make dish where you will only use couscous corn, butter, curd cheese and salt. Good tip for a quick dinner on weekdays.

6. Northeastern couscous with peppers: a different dish full of flavor. You will use corn, water to hydrate and water for cooking. To spice up the couscous, sautéed caramelizing peppers give the couscous a special and wonderfully perfect touch.

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7. Couscous Backwards: The main tip of this recipe is to put some butter on top of the couscous, already with the fire off. The butter will melt and penetrate the dough, leaving it wet and with a special touch.

Moroccan couscous

8. Moroccan couscous: ideal dish for those busy days of the week! This is because it is delicious, practical, has little dirt and is ready in a few minutes. The recipe serves up to four people.

9. Green broth couscous: besides being tasty, it is a very practical dish. It is economical, yields a lot, is quick to prepare and extremely versatile. Serves as a starter or main course, with meat or some vegetarian option.

10. Couscous with okra: Revenue income is for two people. You will use Moroccan couscous, water, olive oil, unsalted butter, broth, smoked pork fillet, okra, onion, garlic, parsley and salt.

11. Tuna couscous and sun-dried tomatoes: You will use couscous, sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, water, salt, olive oil, lemon, honey, tuna and chives. It is the ideal dish for a light meal and is quick and easy to make.

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12. Couscous with ratatouille: the mixture with the traditional French dish that was even better known because of the movie "cook mouse". It is spectacular. And the advantage is that as the recipe only takes vegetables, you can serve with meat, poultry or fish.

13. Couscous with apricot and raisins: A delicious, different dish with striking flavors. You will need sour apricot, white raisin, black raisin, onion, white wine, Moroccan couscous, boiling water, butter, salt and ground pepper.

14. Couscous with merguez sausage: merguez is a different sausage with a very distinctive flavor, so it gives this dish a very special and striking touch. It's worth a try!

15. Couscous with mushrooms in a balsamic sauce: You will basically use Moroccan couscous, fresh Paris mushrooms, balsamic acid, half-curd cheese, olive oil and salt. The result is a complete and delicious dish.

16Couscous with lemon, chicken and honey: a tasty dish for which you will use, in addition to the main ingredients, salt, mustard, chicken broth, garlic and cilantro.

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Couscous Paulista

17. São Paulo palm couscous: a delicious and very simple dish to make, besides being beautiful and colorful. It goes well with a Sunday lunch, a light weekday meal and even a good barbecue.

18. São Paulo couscous with quail egg: different and practical, this mini couscous is an excellent and beautiful individual entry. And the touch of coconut milk makes it even tastier, worth a try!

19. Pepperoni couscous: practical, it is made with olive oil, onion, garlic, finely chopped pepperoni, cornmeal, fresh peas, green corn, tomato extract, red pepper, olives, vegetable stock, salt and pepper. -riene;

20. São Paulo couscous this month: practical and economical, this couscous was made with cornmeal, water, onion, tomato, pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, butter, sardines, parsley, carrots and eggs. But you can also do what you have at home!

21. Couscous from turkey to coconut, saffron and pepper: São Paulo couscous is a versatile dish that can take seafood, vegetables, chicken. This one in particular stands out for the shredded turkey breast, coconut touch and pupunha palm heart. Good option to vary the menu.

22. Shrimp Couscous: Tasty, beautiful and easy to make. Good tip for those who love shrimp! In addition to shrimp, you will use olive oil, onions, garlic, cornmeal, fresh peas, tomato sauce, olives, sardines, eggs, broth, salt, parsley and black pepper.

23. Eggplant couscous: yields six portions. Good tip for those who do not eat meat. To serve the tip is to decorate the sides of couscous with strips of red pepper and parsley leaves.

24. Couscous High Tide: Legend has it that this couscous brings plenty and good luck when eaten in the New Year. Regardless, it is an easy dish to prepare and very tasty. Worth a try!

25. Rich couscous from São Paulo: a great couscous for party days! Complete as it should be, it takes sardines, shrimp and egg. Tasty, easy to make and with an amazing presentation.

26. Vegetable Couscous: A vegan and gluten free recipe. It yields an average of eight people as accompaniment. Preparation time is approximately 20 minutes plus 3 hours to serve.

Sweet couscous

27. Couscous with Coconut: Good tip for a simple but very tasty dessert. You will basically use dry grated coconut, coconut milk, milk, sugar, salt and water.

28. Tapioca couscous with pineapple and coconut: Although a seemingly simple recipe, it makes for a delicious dessert. All you need is tapioca flour, pineapple, water, demerara sugar, coconut milk, ground coconut and coconut oil.

29. Couscous Jam, Raspberry Caramel, and Greek Yogurt: A very tasty and different dessert for six people. You put the couscous in the bottom of the glass, top with the raspberry caramel and finish with the sugary Greek yogurt.

30. Tapioca couscous with burnt coconut and sweetened condensed milk: a recipe that could not be simpler, as it does not go to the oven, but that results in a delicious dessert. Ideal to serve after a family lunch.

31. Tapioca Diet Couscous: A typical Northeastern dessert that is delicious and easy to make, and has no sugar. You will only use rice milk, tapioca, coconut milk, sweetener and freshly ground coconut.

More Couscous Recipes

32. Couscous Tapioca: Do you know that little left over couscous and you feel sorry for throwing it away? Just mix with the gum and prepare this delicious tapioca! For the filling, a shredded beef jerky and curd cheese.

Roasted Couscous: You will toast the sleeping couscous. It is a super simple process but it results in a very tasty food. It's worth a try.

34. Creamy couscous polenta: A creamy polenta made from couscous flour. It is beautiful and delicious. To accompany, the tip is shredded chicken breast in lightly spicy tomato sauce.

35. Tomato stuffed with couscous and feta cheese: a different and extremely tasty option. You will use medium tomatoes, couscous, hot water, butter, onion, garlic, parsley, feta cheese, olive oil, salt and black pepper.

36. Couscous-Stuffed Mushrooms: A healthy recipe that is light but satisfying. You will need mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, red peppers, tomatoes, couscous, water, salt, pepper and light mozzarella.

37. Cabbage rolls with couscous and zucchini: vegan recipe, very easy and yields two potions. You will use Moroccan couscous, water, olive oil, salt, pepper, kale, onion, zucchini, red pepper, celery and vegetable oil.

38. Chayote stuffed with couscous and shrimp: practical and delicious recipe, ideal for a complete meal.You will use chayote, shallots, garlic, olive oil, red pepper, couscous, shrimp stock, shelled shrimp, parsley, lemon, salt, black pepper and grated mozzarella cheese.

39. Greek couscous salad: good tip for hot days, which require lighter dishes with fresher flavors. This Greek-inspired recipe is prepared with feta cheese, olives and tomatoes, and is perfect as a starter, meat or fish accompaniment, or even as a main course.

40. Pumpkin and beetroot salad with couscous: recipe that yields four people. You will use couscous, water, feta cheese, beets, squash, arugula, olive oil and red wine vinegar, harissa paste, salt and pepper.

41. Couscous bread: A very good bread to be enjoyed with butter. To do so, you will use only butter, corn oil, sugar, egg, milk, plain yogurt, corn flake, wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

42. Couscous cake: a great option for reusing couscous (widely consumed in the Northeast). In addition to this you will use eggs, sugar, milk, coconut milk, butter, shredded coconut and cake yeast.

Now you know that talking about couscous is a thousand and one possibilities in the kitchen! How about getting inspired by the recipe you like best and using creativity to create your own dish ?! It is the suggestion!

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