Honey Orange Koskosi is a traditional Egyptian recipe for a classic dessert of couscous cooked in orange juice with honey and sultanas that's served topped with honey and slivered almonds. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Egyptian version of: Honey Orange Koskosi.
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Ingredients:
225g couscous
500ml water
125ml orange juice
80g sultanas
125ml honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
sliced or slivered almonds
Method:
Combine the water and orange juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat then add the sultanas and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Continue simmering for a few minutes until the sultanas are plump then add the honey and spices, mixing thoroughly to combine.
At this point add in the couscous, cover the pan with a lid and take off the heat. Set aside for the couscous to cook for 10 minutes.
Take off the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork.
Turn onto a serving dish, mound or shape into balls with an ice cream scoop, garnish with a drizzle of honey and a scattering of slivered almonds and serve.
