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Dégué (Couscous and Yoghurt Dessert)
Dégué (Couscous and Yoghurt Dessert) is a traditional Malian recipe for a classic dessert of sweetened couscous in a yoghurt and milk base flavoured with vanilla sugar that's served chilled. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Malian version of: Couscous and Yoghurt Dessert (Dégué).
prep time
20 minutes
cook time
150 minutes
Total Time:
170 minutes
Additional Time:
(+over-night soaking)
Serves:
8
Rating: 
Tags : Spice RecipesDessert RecipesMilk RecipesMali Recipes
Dégué (Couscous and Yoghurt Dessert; also known as Thiakry): A Malian recipe for a dessert of sweetened couscous in a yoghurt and milk base flavoured with vanilla sugar that's served chilled.
Ingredients:
100g couscous
50g sugar
400ml yoghurt
500g milk powder
1l very hot water
vanilla sugar, to taste
pinch of ground ginger
20g butter
Method:
Use a little cold water to dissolve the milk powder then mix in the hot water and then the yoghurt. Allow to cool, cover and set aside to stand over night.
The following day, steam the couscous for about 20 minutes or until cooked then take off the heat and stir in the butter. Set aside to cool then add the sugar. Finally stir in the yoghurt and milk mixture.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve as an accompaniment to ice creams or glaces.
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