Les Moulins Mahjoub
Hand-Rolled Whole Wheat Mhamsa Couscous
As their ancestors once did, Les Moulins Mahjoub roll their award-winning couscous by hand, mixing organic North African semolina with olive oil, water and salt and pushing the dough through screens to create tiny grains.
Known in Tunisia as mhamsa, these whole wheat grains are larger than traditional couscous and come in a generous 1.1 lb (500 g) glass jar. The sun-dried result is a toasty staple known locally as m’hamsa that integrates easily into stews or served alongside meat or seafood.
Mhamsa cooks into tender, slightly chewy pearls that absorb sauces beautifully. Use as a base for stews, vegetables, or meats, or toss simply with olive oil and herbs for an easy, satisfying meal. It pairs particularly well with Organic Tunisian Testour Pasta Sauce for a quick, flavorful meal.
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Origin: Tunisia
Type: Hand-rolled mhamsa (large couscous)
Size: 1.1 lb (500 g)
Ingredients: Whole wheat semolina, olive oil, salt, water
Preparation: Hand-rolled, sun-dried
Flavor profile: Nutty, hearty, slightly chewy
Best for: Stews, vegetables, sauces, simple meals
Olive cultivation is a millennia-old practice in Tunisia, where locally pressed oils are gaining prominence on the world stage. Carrying on that rich tradition is Les Moulins Mahjoub, a family-run producer of table olives, olive oils, spreads and sauces that has been farming in Tunisia for generations. Their award-winning products are made the slow way—with organic farming techniques, olives picked by hand, all-natural ingredients and the dedication of a family with deep Tunisian roots.
