Thiakry (Millet Couscous Pudding)
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The Tale of Thiakry (Millet Couscous Pudding)
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Thiakry, a sweet pudding of millet couscous mixed with yogurt or sour cream, vanilla, and sometimes fruit, draws on millet's long history as a staple Sahelian grain, predating the spread of rice and maize in the region. It's a popular dessert and snack, especially during Ramadan and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale:· 6 servings
- 2 cups millet couscous (thiakry grains)
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup water, for steaming
Instructions
- 1Steam the millet couscous over simmering water for 10-15 minutes until tender and fluffy, fluffing with a fork halfway through.
- 2Let the steamed couscous cool to room temperature.
- 3Whisk together yogurt, condensed milk, sugar, and vanilla.
- 4Fold the yogurt mixture into the cooled couscous until evenly coated.
- 5Sprinkle with nutmeg and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
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