Real traditional couscous is generally cooked for two hours, as that is the time it takes to be properly hydrated and become soft. Fortunately for us, nowadays every supermarket stocks instant couscous, which is nothing more than a precooked version of the traditional one. However, once again good cuisine is all about proportions, and the ratio of water to grains recommended on the packets is rarely a good one. In fact, it is by adding the right amount of water to a specific amount of couscous that you are going to obtain a phenomenal and fluffy final couscous at every attempt.