Degue , Brukina, Thiakry Recipe from beginning (Dêguê a base de yoghurt and couscous

millet

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa offers a similar texture with more protein.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be cheaper in some regions.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor and can be made at home.

Boil water in a pot.

Switch off the fire or lower it to the lowest level.

Divide the boiled water into two and pour couscous into it.

Mix the couscous with the boiled water gradually to avoid excess water.

Cover the couscous for 5-10 minutes while it steams in the residual heat.

Use a fork to fluff the couscous after it has cooled down.

In a large bowl, add natural yogurt and sugar to taste.

Add evaporated milk to the yogurt mixture.

Add lemon juice for flavor according to preference.

Stir the yogurt mixture well and adjust thickness with additional water as needed.

Add the prepared couscous to the yogurt mixture and stir to combine.

Store in the fridge and let it sit overnight for best results.

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