BereidingsadviesCook in a pot: quick fry giant couscous in a pot.You may add oil, salt and spices to taste, and mix. To each cup of giant couscous add 1 cups of boiling water and mix. On low heat cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove from the stove. Cover the pot and let it sit for 7- 9 minutes. Gently break apart and fluff the cooked giant couscous with a fork before serving. Microwave: empty giant couscous into a heat-proof bowl.You may add oil, salt and spices to taste, and mix. To each cup of giant couscous add 1 cups of boiling water and stir. Cover the bowl with a dinner plate or a plastic top and cook in the microwave at high heat for 3 minutes. Using gloves, remove bowl from microwave. Gently break apart and fluff the cooked giant couscous with a fork. g. cover again add cook for 2 more minutes. Fluff gently with a fork, cover the bowl and let it sit for 5 more minutes. Gently fluff with a fork and serve hot.