Instant Pot Israeli Couscous

A clear bowl filled with Israeli couscous and a spoon scooping it.

5 from 1 vote

This Instant Pot Israeli Couscous Recipe is a spectacular way to add some delicious and easy flavor to your meal. The Couscous absorbs the chicken broth flavor and becomes a delightful and low-hassle side dish!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Israel

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 9

pressure building 8

Total Time 19

Servings

Calories 431kcal

Author Alexandria Drzazgowski

Equipment

Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
1 cup dry Israeli couscous
1 ½ cup chicken broth or beef broth

Instructions

Begin by turning your Instant Pot to the Saute function. Add two tbsp butter and allow it to melt. Then, pour 1 cup couscous into the pot. Stir the couscous around in the butter for 1-2 minutes to allow the cous cous to toast. Don’t let it burn!
Turn saute off, and add 1 ½ cups chicken broth into the pot. Seal the lid and turn the pot to MANUAL on high. Set the timer for 7 minutes.
When the cook cycle is complete, allow for a 2 minute natural pressure release. Then perform a quick release.
Once you open the lid of the pot, there may still be some liquid with the cous cous. This is okay! Turn the pot to the KEEP WARM function, and stir the cous cous occasionally until the rest of the liquid is evaporated. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational or personal use only.

Butter: Unsalted. If you don't want to use butter, you can also substitute extra virgin olive oil. It is faster if the butter is already room temperature.
Couscous: Use dry Israeli Couscous
Broth: Use chicken broth or beef broth.
Chicken broth will be a more subtle flavor, whereas beef broth will produce a more umami effect. If you don't want to use these options, you can also use hot water or vegetable stock.
Once you open the lid of the pot, there may still be some liquid with the couscous. This is okay! Turn the pot to the KEEP WARM function, and stir the couscous occasionally until the rest of the liquid has evaporated.
Feel free to add other flavorings like lemon juice or lemon zest for some extra fresh flavor. Brown the butter before adding the couscous for a delicious nutty flavor.
Try eating the couscous directly after being cooked. The longer it sits at room temperature, the more likely it is to begins sticking to itself.
For a vegetarian alternative, you can use vegetable broth or water.
This recipe cooks the couscous fully. If you prefer an al dente cook, you may want to reduce the cook time slightly.

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