The African method of cooking couscous has kept it somewhat out of our reach. The same pasta Africans steam can be quickly reconstituted much like Minute Rice. In the United States, we combine couscous with boiling water and let it stand to tenderize.
Children love it plain in a bowl, with a little butter on top.
Grown-ups might like a more ethnic presentation, with some African touches. The raisins and nuts give it an African touch, varying the texture and bursts of flavor. Juice of 1 lemon Toast almonds in a toaster oven or microwave, or in a small skillet on top of the stove. If you choose the skillet method, stir constantly or keep the heat very low. The nuts burn easily.