How much cooked couscous does one fourth cup make?

You can't directly convert a volume of uncooked couscous to a volume of cooked couscous. This is because couscous absorbs water during cooking, significantly increasing its volume.

Here's why you can't get a simple answer:

* The ratio of couscous to water varies: Different recipes use different ratios of couscous to water.

* Cooking time affects absorption: The longer you cook couscous, the more water it absorbs, leading to a greater volume increase.

* Type of couscous: Couscous comes in different sizes and densities, which affects how much liquid it absorbs.

Instead of focusing on volume, think about the number of servings:

* A 1/4 cup of uncooked couscous typically makes enough for about 1 serving of cooked couscous.

To get a more accurate idea of the volume of cooked couscous, you can:

1. Follow a recipe: Choose a couscous recipe that specifies the desired volume of cooked couscous.

2. Experiment: Cook 1/4 cup of couscous and measure the resulting volume. This will give you a more accurate estimate for your specific recipe and method.