Dégué
HB-0798 · Hand-built original · Burkinabè
Dégué is a traditional Burkinabé dish made from fermented millet or sorghum, often served with a rich sauce made from ground peanuts. It is a staple food that reflects the agricultural practices and communal eating habits of the Burkinabé people, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations.
BurkinabèTypically served during family gatherings, celebrations, and festivals.8 hr 30 min4 servings717 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeHigh FiberRenal
Main ingredient: sorghum
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- 2 cups millet or sorghum grain, rinsed
- 4 cups water, for cooking, plus plenty more for soaking
- 1 cup ground peanuts (peanut flour or very finely ground roasted peanuts)
- 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Method
- Pick over the millet or sorghum, rinse it well, and cover it with plenty of cold water. Leave it to soak overnight, about 8 hours, then drain and rinse again.
- Put the soaked grain in a large pot with the 4 cups of water and the salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the grains are very soft and most of the water has been absorbed. Add a little more hot water if the pot dries out before the grain is tender.
- Take the pot off the heat and mash or stir the grain vigorously until it forms a thick, smooth porridge. Leave it to cool until just warm.
- Stir in the ground peanuts a little at a time, mixing well after each addition so no lumps form.
- Stir in the sugar and vanilla, if using, and mix until evenly combined. The degue should be thick and spoonable; thin it with a little warm water if needed.
- Serve warm or at room temperature in bowls.
Prep: 480 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 510 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
717 kcalCalories
20.4 gProtein
121.5 gCarbs
20.9 gFat
0 gSaturates
12.7 gFibre
0.2 gSugars
292 mgSodium
0 mgCholesterol
669 mgPotassium
36 mgCalcium
5.2 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data