Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 pound

Millet Flour

0.25 cup

Water

1 quart

Buttermilk

0.75 cup

Vanilla Sugar

1 unit

Confectioners' Sugar

Step 1
~3 min

Place the millet flour in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Dampen the millet flour slightly with water.

Step 3
~3 min

Form small, lentil-sized balls from the dampened flour by rubbing them around in your hands.

Step 4
~3 min

Add water gradually to achieve the right texture for forming balls.

Step 5
~3 min

Place the millet flour balls in the top part of a couscoussiere or steamer.

Step 6
~3 min

Steam until the millet balls are cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Remove the steamed millet balls and allow them to cool to room temperature.

Step 8
~3 min

While the millet balls are cooling, add vanilla sugar and confectioners' sugar to the buttermilk.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir well to ensure the sugars are well mixed with the buttermilk.

Step 10
~3 min

Place the cooled millet balls in a serving bowl.

Step 11
~3 min

Pour the sweetened buttermilk over the millet balls.

Step 12
~3 min

Serve the tiakri.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the millet flour balls are not too wet to prevent them from clumping together during steaming.

Adjust the sweetness of the buttermilk to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The millet couscous can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Senegal

Cultural Significance

Traditional Senegalese dessert

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dessert
Snack
Celebration

Popularity Score

65/100