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Senegalese Thiakry

Cultural Context

Originating from Senegal, Thiakry is a beloved dessert often enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings. This dish showcases the use of millet, a staple grain in West African cuisine, combined with sweet and creamy coconut milk. In modern times, Thiakry has gained popularity beyond Senegal, inspiring variations across West Africa and among diaspora communities worldwide, often reflecting local ingredients and tastes.

SenegaleseSNdessert
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
10 ounces couscous
1 cup taco millet
4 cans condensed milk (14 ounces each)
2 cans evaporated milk (12 ounces each)
2 containers plain yogurt (32 ounces each)
1 and 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 cups noodle powder
10 and 1/2 cups water

millet

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while rice is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness, while agave syrup can be less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while margarine is often cheaper.

1

Add 6 cups of noodle powder to a container.

2

Introduce 3 and 1/2 cups of warm water and mix thoroughly.

3

Add 7 cups of room temperature water and mix well.

4

Add 2 containers of plain yogurt and stir well.

5

Add 2 cans of evaporated milk and stir.

6

Cover and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes, then turn off the oven.

7

After 8 hours, check the mixture; it should be thick.

8

Add hot water to couscous until it is just above the couscous and cover for 5 minutes.

9

Stir the couscous to detach the grains and ensure a fine texture.

10

Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg to the milk mixture, stirring well.

11

Add 4 cans of condensed milk to the mixture, adjusting to taste.

12

Pour the mixture into another bowl, adding couscous a little at a time while stirring.

13

For the millet, pour 1 cup of hot water over it and let it absorb.

14

Microwave the millet for 5 to 7 minutes until soft, checking the texture.

15

Mix in milk gradually until the desired consistency is reached.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

ThiakryTiakryThiakhry

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