Couscous is a pasta made from semolina, which is the roughly milled endosperm of Durum Wheat. Water is added to the semolina and the paste is formed into balls of various sizes and degrees of uniformity. Middle Eastern couscous spheres are just under1/8” in diameter. Use as a delicious and interesting alternative to rice and other types of pasta, as a side, in salads, added to soups, etc. Cook in stock or water until al dente. One cup dry yields about 3 cups cooked.