Are we going to make this São Paulo culinary classic? A delicious Couscous Paulista!
Couscous Paulista
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
10
minutesTo make your Couscuz Paulista, use the ingredients below and make according to the instructions.
Ingredients
2 cups corn flakes
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 chopped green pepper
1 chopped tomato
1 can of canned sardines or tuna (optional)
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 cup green corn
1/2 cup chopped green olives
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Chilled greens to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, place the corn flour and add the water.
Mix well until the flour is moist and hydrated.
Reserve. - In a large pan, heat the oil and sauté the onion, garlic and bell pepper until soft.
- Add the diced tomato and sauté for a few more minutes, until it starts to break down.
- If using canned sardines or tuna, shred it and add it to the pan.
Otherwise, skip this step. - Add the pea, green corn and olives.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix well. - Add the hydrated cornflour mixture to the pan, little by little, stirring constantly so that it is well incorporated and free of lumps.
- Cook over low heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the couscous mass is cooked through and firm.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Unmold the couscous into a large plate or mold, pressing lightly so that it becomes compact.
- Decorate the couscous with chopped parsley on top and serve hot.
