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Lakh (Millet Couscous with Milk and Fruit)

Name: Lakh (Millet Couscous with Milk and Fruit)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: west_african, senegalese
Ingredients: 200 g millet couscous fine grain; 240 ml water; 0,5 ct salt; 400 g condensed milk; 360 ml evaporated milk; 120 g yogurt plain, full-fat; 1 ct vanilla extract; 0,25 ct nutmeg ground; 0,5 ct orange blossom water (opcional); 1 tassa pineapple diced; 1 tassa mango diced; 1 u banana sliced; 0,5 tassa strawberry sliced; 0,25 tassa raisin (opcional)

Lakh is a traditional Senegalese dessert featuring steamed millet couscous, sweetened milk, and a vibrant fruit salad. It's a comforting and nutritious dish, often enjoyed during celebrations.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 45 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Mitjana

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir gluten, llet i sulfits. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

200 gmillet couscous, fine grain
240 mlwater
0,5 ctsalt

milk sauce

400 gcondensed milk
360 mlevaporated milk
120 gyogurt, plain, full-fat
1 ctvanilla extract
0,25 ctnutmeg, ground
0,5 ctorange blossom water(opcional)

fruit salad

1 tassapineapple, diced
1 tassamango, diced
1 ubanana, sliced
0,5 tassastrawberry, sliced

garnish

0,25 tassaraisin(opcional)

Estris

pot · large bowl · fork · whisk

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium pot.
Uns 5 min
2
Add the millet couscous to the boiling water, stir once, then cover the pot and remove from heat.
3
Let the couscous steam for 10 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the grains are tender.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: Do not lift the lid during this time to ensure proper steaming.
4
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and set aside to cool slightly.
Uns 2 min
5
In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, evaporated milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and orange blossom water (if using) until smooth.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the yogurt is at room temperature to prevent curdling when mixing with cold milk.
6
Gently fold the cooled millet couscous into the milk mixture until well combined.
Uns 2 min
7
In a separate bowl, combine the diced pineapple, mango, sliced banana, and sliced strawberries to create the fruit salad.
Uns 5 min
8
To serve, spoon the millet couscous mixture into individual bowls.
Uns 1 min
9
Top each serving generously with the fresh fruit salad and sprinkle with raisins if desired.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover lakh in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Lakh is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.