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Pan-Fried Couscous with Cheese and Egg

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A creative and simple recipe for a pan-fried couscous that resembles tapioca, made unique with the addition of cheese, egg, and optional toppings like kimchi and coriander.

00:10:00 total

Serves 1

easy

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Ingredients

  1. couscous - 50g or 1/2 cup
  2. salt - a pinch (to taste)
  3. water - 50ml or 1/2 cup
  4. Minas cheese (or any cheese of choice) - watch the video to see (coarsely grated or torn if sliced)
  5. egg - 1
  6. black pepper - watch the video to see (to taste)
  7. kimchi - watch the video to see (optional)
  8. coriander - watch the video to see (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Couscous: Hydrate 50g of couscous with 50ml of water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add Cheese: On a pan with the heat turned off, add coarsely grated Minas cheese or any cheese of your choice.
  3. Season: Season the hydrated couscous with salt and black pepper, then place it on top of the cheese in the pan.
  4. Add Egg: Crack an egg over the couscous. Optionally, add more cheese on top.
  5. Cook: Cover the pan, turn on the heat to low, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on your preference for the egg's doneness.
  6. Add Toppings: Once cooked, add optional toppings like kimchi and coriander.
  7. Serve: Serve hot with the creamy yolk. Enjoy your meal!

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