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pearl couscous

American  
[purl koos-koos] / ˈpɜrl ˈkus kus /

noun

  1. another term for Israeli couscous.


Etymology

Origin of pearl couscous

First recorded in 1995–2000


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If you can’t find fregola, substitute an equal amount of pearl couscous, but cook it for only five minutes before adding the beans, parsley and garlic.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 16, 2023

Bake pearl couscous with chickpeas, roasted tomatoes and garlic.

From New York Times ● May 16, 2023

If you don’t like the idea of croutons, you could always substitute chickpeas or a hearty grain, such as pearl couscous, bulgur, buckwheat or fonio.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2021

Do not substitute pearl couscous in this dish, as it requires a different cooking method and will not work in this recipe.

From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2021

The best of the deep blue sea features creamy octopus in a salad with potato coins, shaved onions and pearl couscous.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 20, 2016

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