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Thiakry is a sweet, creamy couscous pudding that is a popular dessert in Gambia and also makes for a satisfying breakfast. It’s particularly delicious when topped with grilled pineapple. It’s the kind of dish you could heavily sweeten and eat as an indulgent dessert. Or, like in this recipe, lightly sweeten and top with fruit for a satisfying breakfast. Thiakry is lovely served with grilled pineapple, shredded coconut and yogurt. You can serve this with any kind of fresh or dried fruit, including mango, banana or dried apricot.

Thiakry is a true Senegalese comfort food. We enjoyed this dessert with mint tea which is so popular in the region. This easy to make dessert is very similar to rice pudding and is just as comforting. Chill at least an hour or until ready to serve.

It is consumed as a snack, dessert or sometimes breakfast. It is quick and easy to prepare; so, perfect for a quick, but indulgent breakfast. The longer you leave couscous Thiakry, the thicker it becomes as couscous absorbs the liquid. You may need to add more yogurt or milk if it becomes too thick before you are ready to eat. Be aware milk boils over very quickly and could make a mess on your cooker. Watch the pan and pour in the couscous as soon as the milk starts to roll boil. Breakfast Couscous Thiakry Abi Olayiwola Breakfast couscous Thiakry is a simple way to shake up boring breakfast routine. Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Soak Time 7 minutes Total Time 17 minutes Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Cuisine African, West African Servings 4 Calories 423 kcal 1½ cup Fresh milk 2 tablespoons Sugar 2 cups Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 1 teaspoon Vanilla essence 1 cup Couscous 1 Banana sliced 1 Mango cut into cubes. Pour the milk in a pan under medium heat. Add the sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla essence. Allow the milk to come to a boil and pour in the couscous. Cover the pan and remove from heat. Leave for 7 mins, then fluff the couscous with a fork. Pour in the yogurt and mix well. Add more milk if too thick. Serve and top with banana and mango or your favourite toppings. Calories: 423kcal Carbohydrates: 75g Protein: 21g Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 14mg Sodium: 82mg Potassium: 557mg Fiber: 5g Sugar: 25g Vitamin A: 733IUVitamin C: 21mg Calcium: 240mg Iron: 1mg Keyword Breakfast Couscous, Thiakry Let us know how it was! If you liked this breakfast recipe, you must also try this Savoury Jollof Oats, Pumpkin Spiced Buckwheat Porridge, Nigerian Akara Waffle. --> Reader Interactions