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Thiakry | Degue | Cabissé

This is a very popular desert in many West African countries, Guinea being one of them. It is made of millet grains and yoghurt/milk. Very yummy and nutritious.
Course Dessert
Cuisine African, West African
Keyword cabissé, degue, duegue, millet grains, thiakry
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Cost $15

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Millet grains
  • 1 cup Boiling water
  • 2 cup Yogurt vanilla or plain
  • 2-1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Half and half or Evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Raisins optional
  • Fruits optional

Instructions

Making the millet couscous

  • Combine 1 cup of boiling water and 1 cup of millet grains
    Cover until the water is absorbed
    After 5 minutes, use a fork to fluff the grains
    Add the raisins
    Microwave for 2 minutes
    Add 1 tsp butter, mix and let it cool down

Making the yogurt

  • In a mixing bowl combine yogurt, sour cream and sugar
    Mix well until your get a creamy consistency
    Add the vanilla extract
    Grate some nutmeg
    Stir and do a taste test. Add more sugar if needed
    Next, slowly add the half and half as you stir. I suggest using a whisk for this process
    Once you get a creamy consistency, it is ready

Combine everything

  • Add the cooled down grains to the yogurt
    Use a whisk to combine
    Place the container in the fridge and refrigerate for at least 2 hours
    Your Thiakry is ready to be served
    Enjoy!

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Notes

As always, adjust the measurements to your liking.
The sweeter you want it, the more sugar you add.
Instead of Half and half, you can use Evaporated milk. I simply prefer half and half!
If you like the consistency to be looser add more than 1 cup of half and half. It's all up to YOU!