Ask HN: got any food hacks?

Re:Ask HN: got any food hacks? by samdk on Friday April 02, 2010 @10:14PM (#1238029)

Couscous. It's cheap, cooks really quickly (about 6-7 minutes), makes no mess, and requires no dishes other than the pot it's cooked in.

It's also really versatile. I often use it instead of rice in simple rice dishes (rice and beans, etc.), and it can substitute for pasta too.

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Re:Ask HN: got any food hacks? by jsonscripter on Friday April 02, 2010 @10:27PM (#1238050)

I've also found that you don't even need the pot. If you prepare an excess of boiling water and use some to pre-heat your bowl and cover, it's possible to actually cook the couscous sufficiently.

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Re:Ask HN: got any food hacks? by mhb on Saturday April 03, 2010 @08:55AM (#1238560)

it can substitute for pasta too

Since it is pasta.

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Re:Ask HN: got any food hacks? by huhtenberg on Saturday April 03, 2010 @02:59AM (#1238345)

The absolute best couscous recipe is the one from Jamie Oliver. Basically throw in some shallots, garlic, spices and a tablespoon of red wine vinegar. It is mind-bogglingly good.

http://www.lovelyrecipes.com/recipe.php?recipeid=3460 - the recipe

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Re:Ask HN: got any food hacks? by sojourner on Saturday April 03, 2010 @01:50AM (#1238260)

Yeah, I have to third the couscous option. It's great for tight schedules.

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