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.
Een origineel recept van Forkin
- Totale tijd
- 45 min
- Porties
- 4
- Moeilijkheid
- Gemiddeld
Allergeneninformatie: kan gluten, melk en sulfieten bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.
Mise-en-place
Ingrediënten
Ingrediënten
- 200 gmillet couscous, fine grain
- 240 mlwater
- 0,5 tlsalt
milk sauce
- 400 gcondensed milk
- 360 mlevaporated milk
- 120 gyogurt, plain, full-fat
- 1 tlvanilla extract
- 0,25 tlnutmeg, ground
- 0,5 tlorange blossom water(optioneel)
fruit salad
- 1 kopjepineapple, diced
- 1 kopjemango, diced
- 1 stbanana, sliced
- 0,5 kopjestrawberry, sliced
garnish
- 0,25 kopjeraisin(optioneel)
Keukengerei
pot · large bowl · fork · whisk
De bereidingswijze
Stap voor stap
- 1
Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium pot.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 10 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 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.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: 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.
Ongeveer 2 min
- 7
In a separate bowl, combine the diced pineapple, mango, sliced banana, and sliced strawberries to create the fruit salad.
Ongeveer 5 min
- 8
To serve, spoon the millet couscous mixture into individual bowls.
Ongeveer 1 min
- 9
Top each serving generously with the fresh fruit salad and sprinkle with raisins if desired.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Goed bewaren
Store leftover lakh in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Lakh is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.