Les Moulins Mahjoub’s M’hamsa, meaning sun-dried wheat grains, is made using the traditional Berber method. North African semolina mixed with olive oil, water and salt is pushed through a sieve to create small grains that are then left in the sun to dry. This careful, handmade method produces nonuniform grains similar in size to Israeli-style pearl couscous, but with a deeper flavor that’s nutty and toasty. Extremely versatile, couscous is a staple of North African and Middle Eastern cuisines and can be swapped into many dishes that call for rice or pasta.
