Agar-agar, used in preparing the topping for this dessert, is a seaweed product used in macrobiotic cooking as a gelling agent. The bars, flakes, or powder are dissolved in hot liquid and then combined with other ingredients and allowed to set.
The couscous is fluffed up once the liquid has been absorbed
The couscous is pressed into a baking dish
The blueberries are sliced
The sliced blueberries are combined with the rest of the topping ingredients and the mixture is simmered on the stove
The liquid mixture is poured over the couscous in the baking dish and allowed to set
Blueberry couscous cake
Blueberry couscous cake slices