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Degue au yaourt

Cultural Context

Originating from Senegal, Degue au yaourt is a beloved dessert that showcases the region's staple grain, millet, combined with creamy yogurt. Traditionally enjoyed during special occasions and family gatherings, it reflects the importance of communal meals in Senegalese culture. Today, variations can be found across West Africa, often incorporating local fruits and nuts, making it a versatile treat enjoyed by many.

SenegaleseSNdessert
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup millet flour
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 cup natura yogurt
1 cup greek style yogurt
1/2 cup double cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess while buttermilk is more affordable.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits provide natural sweetness and flavor, while canned fruits can be more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with added health benefits.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: toasted oats

Seeds provide a similar crunch and are often less expensive.

1

Add millet flour, ginger powder, and salt to a bowl.

2

Mix in water to form a dough that can be broken into pieces.

3

Sprinkle millet flour on a plate and use a grater to make small pearls from the dough.

4

Transfer the millet pearls to a sieve and cover with foil.

5

Steam the pearls on heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

6

Fluff the pearls with a fork and sprinkle cold water on them.

7

Cover and steam for another 1 hour and 30 minutes until cooked properly.

8

Let the millet pearls cool down.

9

In a bowl, mix sugar, natura yogurt, greek style yogurt, double cream, and vanilla extract.

10

Add millet pearls to the yogurt mixture and adjust thickness with whole milk if needed.

11

Cover and refrigerate before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingchilling

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlstrainerrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

DaguéDagué au yaourt

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