Fregola, from Sardinia, is a pasta-like grain similar to couscous, except that the kernels are much fatter and therefore more satisfying to bite into. It is easy to cook and a great vehicle for robust flavours. Here, I toss fregola with mussels spiced with the pork salumi paste ’nduja for a simple, fast supper packed with flavour.
If you are struggling to find fregola, the Middle-Eastern brand Zaytoun sell an almost identical sized couscous called maftoul, which is equally delicious.
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