Buying a couscous pot? Prepare couscous the traditional way
With a good couscous pot, you prepare couscous as it is meant to be: by steaming the couscous above the ingredients. You use the bottom pot for, for example, vegetables, meat, and broth, while the steam passes through the couscous via the top pot. This way, you prepare different parts of the dish simultaneously.
At TEKZEN, you will find couscous pots in various sizes and designs. Choose from compact models for smaller households or a large couscous pot if you enjoy cooking for family and guests.
What is a couscous pot?
A couscous pot usually consists of two important parts: a bottom cooking pot and a top steaming section with openings in the base.
During cooking, steam is generated in the bottom pot. This rises through the openings of the top section and is used to cook the couscous.
This type of pot is also called a couscoussier and is traditionally used in, among others, North African cuisine.
The handy thing about this construction is that you can also use the same pot for other steamed dishes.
Couscoussier for traditional couscous
Anyone who regularly makes traditional couscous will likely recognize the term couscoussier.
A couscoussier is specifically designed to steam couscous above a boiling or simmering dish. This means the couscous is not directly in the cooking liquid.
During preparation, you can loosen the couscous multiple times according to your recipe and continue steaming until the desired texture is achieved.
How exactly you do this and how long the couscous needs to steam depends on the recipe used and the type of couscous.
Moroccan couscous pot
A Moroccan couscous pot is ideal for lovers of traditional North African dishes.
For example, use the bottom pot for a combination of vegetables, chickpeas, meat, herbs, and broth, while the couscous is steamed above it.
Because both components are prepared simultaneously, you can work step-by-step on one complete dish.
Besides Moroccan couscous, you can, of course, also use a suitable steamer for many other dishes.
Steaming couscous
Couscous can be prepared in various ways. For a traditional preparation, the couscous is steamed multiple times.
The upper half of the couscous pot is intended for this.
The steam from the bottom pot moves upwards through the perforated base, cooking the couscous without it being directly in the cooking liquid.
This allows you to prepare the dish in the bottom pot simultaneously.
Always follow your chosen couscous recipe for the exact preparation.
Couscous pot with steam insert
The upper part of a couscous pot functions as a steam insert. Therefore, you do not have to use the pot exclusively for couscous.
Depending on the model, you can also use the steam insert for suitable ingredients such as:
- vegetables;
- rice;
- fish;
- meat;
- other dishes that can be steamed.
Some steam inserts can also be used as a colander. Always check the properties of the specific model for this.
Couscous pot for induction
Do you cook on induction? Then choose a couscous pot suitable for induction.
Within the TEKZEN range, you will find various induction-suitable models. For example, the Ferveo Sahra couscous pots are suitable for induction and other common heat sources. Various Cheffinger and Kadirelli designs can also be used on induction.
Always check this for the specific product, as the properties may differ per design.
Large couscous pot
Couscous is often prepared when several people eat together. A large couscous pot can then be particularly practical.
Within the range, you will find spacious designs up to 15 liters and 30 cm. Such a pot offers significantly more capacity than a compact model and is therefore interesting for larger quantities.
This can be useful during a family dinner, holiday, or other occasion where you cook for multiple people.
Do keep in mind that a large pot takes up more space on the hob and in the kitchen cupboard.
Couscous pot 15 liters
For generous preparations, you can opt for a 15-liter couscous pot.
Within the range, you will find, for example, the Ferveo Sahra of 30 cm with a capacity of 15 liters. This consists of a bottom pot and an upper part with a perforated base. The model is suitable for induction, gas, electric, ceramic, and halogen.
This size is particularly interesting if you regularly prepare large quantities of couscous or other steamed dishes.
Couscous pot 12 liters
A couscous pot of approximately 12 liters also gives you plenty of space without immediately opting for the largest available size.
Within the collection, you will find various spacious designs around this capacity.
For example, there is a black Cheffinger couscous pot of 12 liters and a black/gold Kadirelli design of Ø28 cm with a stated capacity of 12 liters.
In addition to the number of liters, also consider the diameter and total dimensions of the pot.
Small couscous pot
Do you usually cook for a smaller household? Then you probably don't need a 12 or 15-liter couscous pot.
Within the range, you will also find more compact models, including a Ferveo Sahra of 4.2 liters and 20 cm and a Kadirelli stainless steel couscous pot of 6 liters and 22 cm.
A smaller size takes up less space and can be more pleasant when you usually prepare smaller portions.
Stainless steel couscous pot
Prefer the classic look of stainless steel? Then you can opt for a stainless steel couscous pot.
Within the range, you will find a 3-piece Kadirelli design of 22 cm and 6 liters. This consists of a bottom pot, steam insert, and glass lid and is suitable for various heat sources, including induction.
Stainless steel gives the pot a timeless appearance that easily matches other cookware.
Black couscous pot
In addition to stainless steel, you will find various black couscous pots at TEKZEN.
The Ferveo Sahra series, for example, consists of several black models in different diameters and capacities.
Cheffinger also has black couscous pots in its range.
This allows you to choose different sizes while maintaining the same dark aesthetic.
Black and gold couscous pot
Do you want your cookware to stand out a bit more? Then you can look at a black and gold couscous pot.
Within the Kadirelli collection, you will find various designs with this color combination, including models of 22, 24, and 28 cm.
This way, you combine the practical construction of a steamer with a more decorative appearance.
Which size couscous pot do I need?
The best size depends on how much couscous and other ingredients you typically prepare.
For smaller quantities, a pot of approximately 20 or 22 cm may be interesting. For larger households, you can look at 24, 28, or 30 cm.
However, do not solely focus on the diameter.
Also compare:
- capacity in liters;
- diameter;
- height;
- size of the steam insert;
- material;
- weight;
- suitable heat sources;
- included lid.
Especially if you regularly cook for a large group, extra capacity can be pleasant.
Using a couscous pot as a regular steamer
One of the advantages of a couscous pot is its versatile construction.
Because the upper part functions as a steamer, you can also use a suitable model when there is no couscous on the menu at all.
For example, steam vegetables or other suitable ingredients over water or a dish in the bottom pot.
This way, a couscoussier doesn't have to be a pot you only use a few times a year.
Couscous pot for steaming vegetables
Vegetables can be excellently prepared with steam when the cookware used is suitable for it.
You place the vegetables in the top section while water or another suitable preparation is heated at the bottom.
The hot steam then moves upwards through the openings.
Ensure that sufficient liquid remains present and follow the instructions for the pot and your recipe.
Couscous pot or regular steamer?
A couscous pot and steamer are very similar. Both use a bottom pot and a section where ingredients are prepared by means of steam.
A couscoussier is specifically known for the traditional preparation of couscous, but depending on the model, it can also be used for other steamed dishes.
Do you regularly make couscous and steamed dishes? Then you combine different applications with one pot.
What to look for when buying a couscous pot?
Start with the number of people you normally cook for. Then choose a size that offers enough space for both the dish at the bottom and the couscous at the top.
Also pay attention to:
- capacity and diameter;
- material;
- type of steam insert;
- lid;
- handles;
- induction suitability;
- other heat sources;
- maintenance;
- available storage space.
This way, you choose a couscous pot that is not only large enough but also matches your hob and cooking style.
Cleaning a couscous pot
Allow the pot to cool sufficiently after use.
Remove food residues from both the bottom pot and the steam insert. The openings of the steaming section, in particular, require attention, as residues can remain there.
Use a cleaning method suitable for the material and any coating.
Whether a couscous pot can go in the dishwasher varies per model. Therefore, always check the maintenance instructions for the specific pot.
Frequently asked questions about couscous pots
What is a couscous pot?
A couscous pot is a pot with a bottom cooking section and a top steaming section. The construction makes it possible, for example, to prepare a dish at the bottom while couscous is steamed above it.
What is a traditional couscous pot called?
A traditional couscous pot is also called a couscoussier.
Which size couscous pot should I choose?
That depends on the quantity you prepare. At TEKZEN, you currently find models from compact designs around 4.2 liters to large couscous pots of 15 liters.
Can a couscous pot be used on induction?
Various couscous pots at TEKZEN are suitable for induction. Always check this for the specific model.
Can you use a couscous pot as a steamer?
Yes, for suitable models. The top steam insert can be used for various suitable ingredients.
What can you make in a couscous pot besides couscous?
Depending on the model, you can use the steam insert for vegetables, rice, fish, and other suitable steamed dishes, among other things.
Is a stainless steel or aluminum couscous pot better?
Both materials have their own properties. Primarily choose based on the construction, suitable heat sources, maintenance, and personal preference.
What is the largest couscous pot at TEKZEN?
Within the current range, there is, among others, a Ferveo Sahra couscous pot of 15 liters and 30 cm.
Buying couscous pots online at TEKZEN
Do you want to buy a couscous pot for traditional couscous, vegetables, and other steamed dishes? Discover the couscous pots at TEKZEN and compare different sizes, materials, and designs.
Choose from stainless steel, black, and black and gold couscous pots, compact models or a large couscoussier up to 15 liters, and find the steamer that suits your household and cooking style.