COUSCOUS: The Popular Dish from North Africa The Italians eat pasta. The Chinese eat rice. In North African countries like Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, the people eat couscous. Couscous is not expensive, and it is easy to make. There are many recipes for couscous. Some couscous dishes have meat, and some have only vegetables. Some couscous dishes are sweet and served for dessert. Here is a recipe for couscous. You can add meatballs, chicken, or vegetables. Ingredients: 2 1⁄2 cups of chicken broth 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 teaspoons of salt 2 cups of dry couscous Directions: In a saucepan, boil the chicken broth, olive oil, and salt. Slowly add the couscous. Stir one time. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover the saucepan and let it sit until the couscous is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve it hot. This amount serves 6 people. Enjoy