Why it works: Sunflower and butter work together. They rank in the top 18% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 502 recipes. Both carry eucalyptol, which smells eucalyptus, herbal. The science ↓
Buttery Couscous
Serves 6Ingredients
Directions
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 3 of 5 ingredients. The other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Couscous | 1 cup cooked (157g) | 176 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Sunflower Oil | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Sunflower + buttertop 18% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together502 recipes
Shared aroma: eucalyptol (eucalyptus, herbal).
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