Ptitim (Israeli Couscous)
A simple and versatile toasted pasta dish, often called Israeli couscous. The pasta is first toasted to develop a nutty flavor, then simmered in vegetable broth until tender and fluffy, making it a perfect side dish.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 28 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 1 ssolive oil
- 1 stk.yellow onion, small, finely chopped
- 2 feddgarlic, minced
- 200 gptitim
- 400 mlvegetable broth
- 0,5 tssalt
- 0,25 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 ssfresh parsley, chopped(valgfritt)
- 1 sslemon juice, freshly squeezed(valgfritt)
Utstyr
saucepan · fork · knife · cutting_board
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan with a lid over medium heat.
Omtrent 1 min
- 2
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Omtrent 4 min
Kokkens tips: Cooking the onion slowly prevents it from browning and develops a sweeter flavor.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it will become bitter.
- 4
Add the dry ptitim to the saucepan.
- 5
Toast the ptitim, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes until it turns a light golden brown and smells nutty.
Omtrent 3 min
Kokkens tips: Toasting is the key step for developing the characteristic nutty flavor of this dish.
- 6
Carefully pour in the vegetable broth, then add the salt and black pepper, and stir to combine.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: The pot will be hot, so expect some steam when adding the liquid.
- 7
Bring the liquid to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
Omtrent 2 min
- 8
Cover the saucepan and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Omtrent 10 min
Kokkens tips: Avoid lifting the lid while it simmers to keep the steam trapped inside.
- 9
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: This resting period allows the ptitim to steam and become perfectly tender.
- 10
Uncover the saucepan and fluff the ptitim gently with a fork.
Omtrent 1 min
- 11
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and optional lemon juice just before serving.
Kokkens tips: Adding fresh herbs and acid at the end brightens up the flavors.
Hold den god
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water or broth to prevent it from drying out.