
The
couscous pot is also known as couscoussier pot.
Features
- Couscous pots have solid copper construction.
- They may have:
- hand made polish
- hammered polish
- The interior and underside of lid are lined by hand with tin or
other metals.
Utility
- It is a traditional steaming and cooking utensil.
- It is used in the preparation of a Moroccan dish called couscous.
Couscous generally refers to semolina or ground wheat. It is steamed
in the top part which has holes in its base. Lamb, beef or other
foods are cooked in a type of stew in a bottom container.