Vegetarian Thiakry(Senegal), Burkina (Burkina faso) & Degue(Ivory Coast)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk offers a nutty flavor with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries provide a tart flavor.

In a clean bowl, add 1/4 cup of degu.

Wash the degu thoroughly.

Soak the washed degu for 1 hour on the countertop.

After soaking, check the texture; it should be softened but still raw.

Cook the degu in a non-stick pan on the stove for 3 to 5 minutes.

Add butter to the cooked degu for a savory flavor.

Add desired plant yogurt to the cooked degu in spoonful amounts, reserving the rest in the refrigerator.

Add your choice of sweetener; the creator uses honey.

Stir and taste the mixture to adjust sweetness as needed.

Add plant milk (soy milk) to the mixture and stir.

Taste again and adjust sweetness if necessary.

Store the cooled mixture in a container.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens