Its original name is cous-cous, also called alcuzcuz and kuskusรบs. It originated as a traditional dish of Berber cuisine, a group of indigenous ethnicities from North Africa. One of the earliest references to this dish dates back to the 13th century in a text about Maghreb cuisine, which included a couscous recipe.
- Approx time: 30-40 min.
- Difficulty: basic