The Original Israeli Couscous by Osem Pearl Couscous 5lb/80oz Resealable Bag

I have been buying this couscous for years! Always fresh, great tase,fast cook time and pairs with anything!

I use couscous in so many dishes. This is flavorable and easy to use.

This is very good couscous and was a good price on Amazon. I use this to make a salad with lemon, curry, dried cranberries and pecans. Its very good served with grilled chicken and healthy too! I cannot always find the larger style of couscous and I like being able to order this on Amazon.

I'm on my 5th bag of this having gotten 3 of them from Costco when they carried it. While I've always gotten a bag with a decent "expiration" on it, I've not found this is all that relevant. I've found a partial bag a year past date and used it and it was fine. Of course keeping it dry and sealed is critical like just about any other food.My Toasted Couscous recipe [very nutty flavor]*2 Tablespoons EVOO added to pan and heat to smoke point.*Add 1 cup pearl couscous and cook on medium high stirring regularly. Within a few minutes you'll start to see the couscous changing to a nice brown. Don't let this burn.*Add 1.25 to 1.33 cups water depending on the bite you want in the final product.*Quickly stir in your desired spices. I do some diced onion, garlic powder, pinch of rosemary, pinch of black pepper* Add 1 tsp chicken base [this has all the salt you need]* Bring to boil and turn down to simmer for about 10 minutes, then turn off stove to let it absorb any remaining water. This gets it fully hydrated but eliminates risk of it sticking to the pan or burning.*Stir and serve

It is a convenient way to buy couscous. At the grocery store it is $3.50 for eight ounces so this is a great bargain. I took the large bag and divided it up into smaller zip lock bags for the freezer where it keeps pretty much indefinitely. I have had some for over two years that stayed palatable, just keep them air tight and frozen - no need to defrost.

Israeli couscous was developed during an austerity period in Israel, when rice was scarce. It is a combination of seminola and wheat flour. Israeli couscous are small, round, pasta-like granules, and is twice as big and is toasted rather than dried. This gives it a nutty flavor and a sturdy composition that gives it a chewy bite and makes it stand up to sauce.Israeli couscous has become a real favorite in my house. It is easy to prepare and can be mixed with so many other food items.Israeli couscous is like an entirely different food. It plumps up into luscious individual pearls that pop in your mouth. It is much different than regular couscous, so be prepared for a treat! If you're not familiar but wanting to try it, you can buy Israeli couscous at Amazon!I like to use chicken or vegetable broth in Israeli couscous, it gives the couscous an almost creamy, hefty base. Mix it with pine nuts and parsley or whatever herbs you like best. This couscous is so luscious and now takes the place of other grains or other pastas.Highly Recommended prisrob 02-27-12

I love this product for the versatility. It really does not have any flavor that I can discern, so I rated it a 3 on flavor. That is the best part about this, it takes on the flavor of what you cook it in. I love to add curry to mine. It keeps a great consistency, and is very tender, and holds its structure.

My grocery store recently stopped carrying this item, though they only sold the small boxes (about 10oz I think). This large bag breaks down to be much cheaper per ounce, and now I know I'll have it for a while! It's quite a big bag, but it is resealable. I just keep a jar of it accessible. Pearl couscous is very versatile and has a wonderful texture.