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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 servings
Cuisine: west_african, senegalese
Ingredients: 200 g millet couscous fine grain; 240 ml water; 0.5 tsp salt; 400 g condensed milk; 360 ml evaporated milk; 120 g yogurt plain, full-fat; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.25 tsp nutmeg ground; 0.5 tsp orange blossom water (optional); 1 cup pineapple diced; 1 cup mango diced; 1 pcs banana sliced; 0.5 cup strawberry sliced; 0.25 cup raisin (optional)

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.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Allergen information: may contain gluten, milk, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

200 gmillet couscous, fine grain
240 mlwater
0.5 tspsalt

milk sauce

400 gcondensed milk
360 mlevaporated milk
120 gyogurt, plain, full-fat
1 tspvanilla extract
0.25 tspnutmeg, ground
0.5 tsporange blossom water(optional)

fruit salad

1 cuppineapple, diced
1 cupmango, diced
1 pcsbanana, sliced
0.5 cupstrawberry, sliced

garnish

0.25 cupraisin(optional)

Equipment

pot · large bowl · fork · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium pot.
About 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.
About 10 min
Cook’s 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.
About 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.
About 3 min
Cook’s 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.
About 2 min
7
In a separate bowl, combine the diced pineapple, mango, sliced banana, and sliced strawberries to create the fruit salad.
About 5 min
8
To serve, spoon the millet couscous mixture into individual bowls.
About 1 min
9
Top each serving generously with the fresh fruit salad and sprinkle with raisins if desired.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover lakh in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Lakh is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.