Making a couscous salad
I can make a couscous salad.
Making a couscous salad
I can make a couscous salad.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Couscous is a traditional North African dish. There are many variations.
- Liquids, such as water, are measured in a measuring jug. Dry foods, such as couscous, are weighed using weighing scales.
- The food skills used to make a couscous salad are measuring, cutting and mixing.
- Food must be stored and prepared safely and hygienically.
Keywords
Couscous - a traditional North African dish
Weigh - to find out how heavy something is
Measure - to find out the size of something
Common misconception
Couscous is a grain.
Couscous is not a grain. However, couscous is made from semolina, which is coarsely ground durum wheat which is sprinkled with water and rolled to form small granules. It more closely resembles pasta.
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Equipment
For ingredients and equipment, see the recipe in additional materials.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - may contain allergens
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Starter quiz
4 Questions
Exit quiz
4 Questions
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