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HB-1144 · Hand-built original · Burkinabè
A chilled dessert of steamed millet or couscous grains mixed with sweetened milk or yoghurt.
BurkinabèDessert4–6 servings386 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
- 8¾ oz millet couscous
- 1 cup hot water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 14 oz plain yoghurt
- 10 Tbsp milk
- 2 oz sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla sugar
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Method
- Put the millet couscous in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Pour over the hot water, stir, cover and let it swell for about 10 minutes.
- Fluff the grains with a fork, working in the butter if using, then steam or microwave briefly until the grains are tender. Spread out and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk the yoghurt, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg until the sugar dissolves.
- Fold the cooled couscous into the yoghurt mixture, breaking up any lumps so the grains are evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour; the degue thickens as it chills.
- Serve cold in glasses or small bowls, with an extra grating of nutmeg on top.
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
386 kcalCalories
12.3 gProtein
68.1 gCarbs
7 gFat
3 gSaturates
11.5 gFibre
0.1 gSugars
47 mgSodium
12 mgCholesterol
1439 mgPotassium
415 mgCalcium
3 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data