How to make Thiakry / Degue / Burkina (couscous dessert) | Aunty Mae's Kitchen | Miriam Kay

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.

Soak couscous in hot water until fully covered and set aside to soften.

Mix butter into the softened couscous.

In a separate container, combine fresh milk, sugar, and greek yogurt, and mix well.

Add 85 ml of evaporated milk to the mixture and mix again.

Add 7.5 ml of vanilla food flavoring and continue mixing.

Combine the soaked couscous with the mixture and ensure there are no lumps.

Serve as desired, optionally with fruits.

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