What is cous cous

[Ryleigh]

I've seen it in a couple recipes lately but don't know what it is. (a pasta maybe?)

[AnnW]

It's middle eastern..Lebanese...like a pasta/rice.

[angie r]

I always find it in the "pasta" section at my grocery store.

[KarlaB]

I've never even heard of it before!

[netmechwife]

It's good mixed with other things. Kinda bland on it's own. Our meijer's has it in the health food section. They have flavored kinds too. I liked the lemon spinach cous cous I tried. It is pronounced "cooz cooz". I used to always call it "cus cus" because I had no clue how to say it...

[racs]

I believe cous cous is a wheat product (but do not quote me on that). It is similar to pasta and rice. I use it in any dish that calls for rice. It is often used in Middle-Eastern cooking, but can easily be adapted in other recipies. Generally, I have found it to be pricey at the grocery store, but in my area I can buy it real cheap at the local Amish bulk store. I love it, but my husband thinks it is too bland so I only use it in dishes that are spicey.