Couscous 250g

The 5-Minute Side Dish for Fluffy, Versatile Meals and Salads.Discover the ultimate convenience of Spice n Easy's Instant Couscous.

This fine, pre-steamed semolina pasta is a staple of North African cuisine and a global favourite for its incredible speed and versatility. Ready in just 5 minutes by simply adding boiling water or stock, it’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights, creating light and fluffy side dishes, hearty salads, and serving as a base for flavourful tagines and stews.

Naturally low in fat and a good source of plant-based protein, our couscous provides a neutral canvas that beautifully absorbs herbs, spices, and dressings, making it an endlessly adaptable pantry essential.

Key Benefits & Features 

• Instant & Quick-Cooking: Ready in just 5 minutes by adding hot liquid—no actual cooking required!

• Light & Fluffy Texture: Produces separate, tender grains every time, never sticky or gluggy.

• Incredibly Versatile: The perfect base for salads, side dishes, tabbouleh, and for soaking up sauces.

• Neutral Flavour Canvas: Its mild taste makes it the ideal partner for robust herbs, spices, vegetables, and proteins.

• Simple Preparation: The easiest grain alternative to prepare, perfect for cooks of all skill levels.

• Great Value 1kg Pack: Perfect for families and meal prepping, offering many servings.

What Exactly is Couscous?

Despite often being grouped with grains, couscous is actually a type of tiny pasta made from semolina wheat. The instant kind is pre-cooked and dried, which is why it only needs rehydrating.

How to Use Instant Couscous in Your Kitchen:

• Simple Side Dish: Prepare with vegetable or chicken stock instead of water and fluff with a fork for an instant flavourful side.

• Hearty Salads: Create a Mediterranean-inspired salad by mixing cooled couscous with chopped cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, and a lemon-herb vinaigrette.

• Tabbouleh Twist: Use as a base for a quick tabbouleh by mixing with vast amounts of fresh parsley, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil.

• Stuffed Vegetables: Use as a filling for baked peppers, tomatoes, or zucchini.

• Breakfast Porridge: Prepare with milk instead of water, then stir through cinnamon, fruit, and nuts for a quick breakfast.

• Under Stews & Tagines: The traditional way to serve it—piled under a rich, saucy stew to absorb all the delicious flavours.

A Staple for Easy, Everyday Meals

At Spice n Easy, we are committed to providing Kiwis with affordable, high-quality staples that make mealtime easy and enjoyable. Our Instant Couscous is a testament to that—a reliable, convenient, and versatile product that takes the stress out of cooking and helps you get a delicious meal on the table in minutes.

Add a bag of this kitchen timesaver to your cart and never be stuck for a side dish again!