- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 450 kcal
Quick summary
“Cuscuz Paulista is a complete and tasty meal, perfect for a comfort food night, as it's easy to make and brings together various ingredients in a single serving.”
What you need to know
- Combina farinha de milho e vários legumes para um cuscuz rico em vitaminas e minerais
- A sardinha adiciona proteínas e sabor salgado ao prato
- Os ovos cozidos e azeitonas tornam o cuscuz mais texturizado e crocante
Ingredients
Main
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cubed
- 1/2 green bell pepper in cubes
- 1 can of drained peas
- 1 can drained corn
- 1 can of sardines in sauce (mashed)
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 2 cups of water
- 1 and 1/2 cups of flaked cornmeal (yellow)
- 3 hard-boiled eggs (sliced)
- Green olives to taste
- Salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions to taste
- Tomato, egg, sardine, and extra olives to decorate the pan
Instructions
Principal
- Prepare the sauteed base (5 min): Heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic. Add the bell peppers, tomato, corn, peas, and tomato sauce. Sauté for 3 minutes.
- Incorporate (3 min): Add the mashed sardines, the green seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Add the water and wait for it to boil.
- Add the flour (2 min): Pour the cornmeal gradually, stirring constantly, until a moist dough forms and it slightly pulls away from the bottom.
- Shape (5 min): Decorate the bottom and sides of a pan with sliced egg, tomato, olives, and sardines. Pour the batter carefully and press with a spoon.
- Unmold and serve: Let it cool slightly. Unmold while warm. Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed.
Chef's tips
- Use uma forma maior para a massa espalhar melhor e ficar mais uniforme
- Cozinhe a farinha aos poucos para evitar grumos
- Molde o cuscuz com cuidado para manter a textura
Variations
- Inclua outros legumes como couve-flor ou abobrinha
- Experimente com diferentes tipos de ervilha
- Adicione cenouras raladas para variar o sabor
Substitutions
- Se não tiver azeitonas, pode usar cebolas picadas
- Substitua a sardinha por atum se preferir
- Use farinha de milho branca se não tiver a amarela
How to store
Let the couscous cool and then take it to an airtight container. It can be kept for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Can it be frozen?
Couscous is not recommended for freezing, as it may lose texture when thawing.
What to serve with
Serves well with a green salad or crispy potato sticks as a side.
Frequently asked questions
How many servings do these ingredients make?
The ingredients make 4 servings.
Can couscous be made without olives?
Yes, you can replace the olives with chopped onions, if you prefer.
Can couscous be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze couscous, as it may lose texture when defrosting.
Can I replace the sardine with another fish?
Yes, you can replace the sardine with tuna or another canned fish.
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