Thiakry is a traditional Senegalese dessert made from millet grains mixed with yogurt or milk and lightly sweetened. It is commonly served chilled and enjoyed as a refreshing and comforting treat. The texture is a mix of creamy and slightly grainy, making it unique compared to typical smooth desserts.
😌 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Preparation time: 10 min
🔥 Cooking time: 15 min
⏳ Total time: 25 min + chilling
👥 Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 150 g millet couscous (or small couscous as substitute)
- 200 ml milk
- 200 g plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Cook millet couscous according to package instructions.
- Let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix milk, yogurt, sugar and vanilla.
- Add cooked millet and mix well.
- Stir in raisins if using.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve cold.
SpinThatCuisine Tip 💡
Do not add the yogurt while the millet is hot – let it cool first so the texture stays creamy and not watery.