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A healthy dish made with the natural goodness of couscous and localized with dilis

A simple, healthy dish to lift your spirits

- TEXT CHARLIE CARBUNGCO PHOTOGRAPH­Y AND STYLING SAM LIM

CITRUS COUSCOUS SALAD CON DRIED DILIS

INGREDIENT­S

1 pc. onion Half cup of dried dilis 1 pc. bell pepper 3 pcs. carrots 1 pc. cucumber 1 pc. pomegranat­e 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup couscous 1 1/2 cup boiling water 2 tbsp. of butter Salt, to taste

PREPARATIO­N 1. Boil water. Get a mixing bowl and mix the couscous, hot water, butter, and a pinch of salt. Cover with cling wrap and leave it for around 10-15 minutes until the couscous absorbs the water. 2. While waiting, mince all the vegetables together. 3. Cut the pomegranat­es in half and scoop out the seeds using a teaspoon and remove the white membrane around the seeds. 4. In a hot pan, cook the onion and bell pepper until caramelize­d. Then put some sugar depending on the level of sweetness you prefer. 5. Toast the dried dilis until crunchy. 6. When the couscous is ready, mix all the vegetables, pomegranat­e, toasted dried dilis, and caramelize­d vegetables. Put the lemon juice last and season with salt.

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