Kusksu Kiksu Recipes

KUSKSU (KIKSU)

Steps:

• TIP! Normally this recipe is prepared also with "ġbejniet" which is a Maltese Cheese. Unfortunately I couldn't get my hands on these deliciousness but if you manage to, then add them the same time that you add the ricotta. You won't be dissapointed! On with the recipe...
• Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion to the pan & season it with some salt & pepper. Cook it for 4 minutes over high heat, stirring consistently.
• Add the courgette, cauliflower, potatoes & broad beans to the pan. Cook them for 8 minutes over medium to high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken stock & tomato sauce to the pan & bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes.
• Add the ricotta slowly to the pan by adding 1 spoonful at a time. Cook for 20 minutes on low heat, covered to let the ricotta cook for a bit, without stirring!
• Add the eggs one by one slowly & add the couscous as well. Cook for 10 minutes.
• Turn the heat off & leave it covered for a few minutes more before serving.

MALTESE SOUP (KUSKSU)

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook until tender.
• 2. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste.
• 3. Add the chicken stock, bay leaves and salt and pepper.
• 4. Add potato, carrot, and beans, stir and bring to a boil.
• 5. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 6. Stir in couscous and simmer for 15 minutes. (20 if using fava beans).
• 7. Stir in the ricotta cheese and simmer until heated.
• 8. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.

MALTESE KUSKSU MINESTRA SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Saute the celery, onion, and garlic in oil until softened in the bottom of a Dutch oven.
• 2. Add the bay leaf, zucchini, bell pepper, pumpkin/butternut squash, broth, diced tomatoes with liquid, tomato sauce and seasonings.
• 3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for ten minutes.
• 4. Stir in the couscous and chickpeas and cook for ten minutes more, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is tender.
• 5. Stir in the parsley before serving and serve topped with a generous pinch of Parmesan cheese.