Not Couscous But Ptitim

In your most recent edition of the Journal, your highlighted a very important issue, namely supporting Trader Joe's, in light of possible anti-Semitic boycotts. Among the products recommended for purchase, you suggested buying "Israeli Couscous." May I offer the following clarification?

While this product is indeed marketed in the U.S. under that name, I thought it might be worth pointing out that in fact it is not actually "couscous," but rather another delicious Israeli product, which is known in Israel as "Ptitim"!

Ptitim is simply a form of beaded pasta, as opposed to authentic couscous, which while semolina based, is something else entirely.
With your permission, I would like to share with your readers one of my favorite "Ptitim" recipes.

In a frying pan, sauté a diced onion in some olive oil. When onions are transparent, add chopped mushrooms, chopped parsley, and a bag of Ptitim. After approximately five minutes, add two cups of hot chicken stock, salt and pepper to taste, and bring to boil. Lower the flame and simmer until all liquid is absorbed. B'TeAvon!

Rabinessa Liora Kelman
Lynn