Lakh (Millet Couscous with Milk and Fruit)
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.
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- Tid i alt
- 45 min.
- Portioner
- 4
- Sværhedsgrad
- Mellem
Allergenoplysninger: kan indeholde gluten, mælk og sulfitter. Kontrollér altid ingrediensernes emballage, hvis du har allergi.
Klargøring
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 200 gmillet couscous, fine grain
- 240 mlwater
- 0,5 tsk.salt
milk sauce
- 400 gcondensed milk
- 360 mlevaporated milk
- 120 gyogurt, plain, full-fat
- 1 tsk.vanilla extract
- 0,25 tsk.nutmeg, ground
- 0,5 tsk.orange blossom water(valgfrit)
fruit salad
- 1 koppineapple, diced
- 1 kopmango, diced
- 1 stk.banana, sliced
- 0,5 kopstrawberry, sliced
garnish
- 0,25 kopraisin(valgfrit)
Udstyr
pot · large bowl · fork · whisk
Fremgangsmåde
Trin for trin
- 1
Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium pot.
Ca. 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.
Ca. 10 min.
Kokkens note: 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.
Ca. 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.
Ca. 3 min.
Kokkens note: 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.
Ca. 2 min.
- 7
In a separate bowl, combine the diced pineapple, mango, sliced banana, and sliced strawberries to create the fruit salad.
Ca. 5 min.
- 8
To serve, spoon the millet couscous mixture into individual bowls.
Ca. 1 min.
- 9
Top each serving generously with the fresh fruit salad and sprinkle with raisins if desired.
Ca. 1 min.
Kokkens note: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Bevar den gode smag
Store leftover lakh in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Lakh is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.