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One-Pot Ptitim for Kids - The Most Delicious There Is!
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One-Pot Ptitim for Kids - The Most Delicious There Is!
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One-Pot Ptitim for Kids - The Most Delicious There Is!

A simple and incredibly delicious one-pot Ptitim recipe, perfect for kids and easy to prepare, packed with rich flavors.
#Kids Friendly
#One Pot
#Ptitim
#Pasta
#Side Dish
#Easy
#Quick
#Vegetarian
Sauce base simmering
Sauce base simmering

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Israeli
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
600
Calories
15g
Protein
100g
Carbs
14g
Fat
Ptitim being added to the pot
Ptitim being added to the pot

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
    (For frying)

    1 cup
  • Onion
    (Chopped)

    1 medium
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  • Crushed garlic

    1 tablespoon
  • Paprika

    2 tablespoons
  • Turmeric

    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1 tablespoon
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  • Sugar
    (Balances flavors)

    1 teaspoon
  • Tomato paste

    200 grams
  • Boiling water

    4 cups
  • Ptitim (Israeli couscous)
    (Any type)

    500 grams
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Ptitim simmering with sauce
Ptitim simmering with sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a wide pot, fry the chopped onion with olive oil until the onion turns golden.
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    In a wide pot, fry the chopped onion with olive oil until the onion turns golden.
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    Don't rush the onions; a good golden color adds depth of flavor to the dish.
  • 2

    Add the crushed garlic and immediately stir. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
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    Add the crushed garlic and immediately stir. Be careful not to burn the garlic!
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    Garlic burns quickly; stir constantly for only about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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  • 3

    Add all the spices (paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, sugar) and the tomato paste. Stir again until a uniform paste is obtained.
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    Add all the spices (paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, sugar) and the tomato paste. Stir again until a uniform paste is obtained.
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    Cooking the tomato paste and spices briefly enhances their flavor and color.
  • 4

    Add the boiling water and stir again. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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    Add the boiling water and stir again. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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    Using boiling water helps to maintain the pot's temperature and speeds up the cooking process.
  • 5

    Once boiling, add the entire package of Ptitim (500g) to the pot. Stir well to ensure all Ptitim are coated and submerged in the sauce.
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    Once boiling, add the entire package of Ptitim (500g) to the pot. Stir well to ensure all Ptitim are coated and submerged in the sauce.
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    Stirring prevents the Ptitim from sticking together and ensures even cooking.
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  • 6

    Cover the pot tightly and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the Ptitim are tender.
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    Cover the pot tightly and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the Ptitim are tender.
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    Do not lift the lid during cooking to keep the steam inside, which is crucial for fluffy Ptitim.
  • 7

    Once cooked, remove from heat, fluff the Ptitim with a fork, and serve hot. Enjoy!
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    Once cooked, remove from heat, fluff the Ptitim with a fork, and serve hot. Enjoy!
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    Fluffing helps separate the grains and makes the dish lighter and more appetizing.
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