Degué
HB-0776 · Hand-built original · Malian
Degué is a Malian dessert built around couscous. It takes 30 min in total and makes 4-6 servings. It pairs well with coffee and vanilla ice cream.
MalianDessert30 min4-6 servings283 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal
Main ingredient: couscous
Pairs well with: coffee, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, whipped cream
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 1 cup millet couscous (or regular couscous)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Fresh fruit or nuts, to serve (such as berries, sliced almonds, or raisins)
- A pinch of salt
Method
- Bring the water to a boil with the pinch of salt. Stir in the couscous, cover the pot, remove it from the heat, and leave it to stand for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork, breaking up any lumps. Spread it out or leave it uncovered for about 10 minutes, until it has cooled to room temperature — warm couscous will thin the yogurt.
- Put the yogurt in a large bowl and whisk in the honey or sugar, and the cinnamon and vanilla if using, until smooth and sweetened to your taste.
- Fold the cooled couscous through the yogurt until every grain is coated. If the mixture is very thick, stir in a spoonful or two of cold water or milk.
- Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes so the grains soften a little more in the yogurt.
- Spoon into small bowls or glasses, top with fresh fruit or nuts, and serve cold.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 30 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
283 kcalCalories
9 gProtein
49.6 gCarbs
5.2 gFat
1.8 gSaturates
5.7 gFibre
0 gSugars
29 mgSodium
8 mgCholesterol
245 mgPotassium
86 mgCalcium
1.9 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data