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Millet Dessert grain (TIAKRY)

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Form: It's not whole millet grains but rather granules of millet that have been processed to resemble couscous. These granules are usually small and have a slightly coarse texture in their dry form.
Preparation: Unlike regular couscous made from semolina (wheat), millet couscous often requires a slightly different preparation. It's typically soaked in water for a short period and then steamed until tender. This process softens the granules and makes them ready to absorb the creamy sauce of the thiakry.
Taste and Texture in Thiakry: Once cooked and mixed with the other ingredients in thiakry (like yogurt, condensed milk, sugar, and flavorings), the millet couscous becomes soft and somewhat chewy. It provides a pleasant textural contrast to the smooth and creamy dairy base of the dessert. The millet itself has a mild, slightly nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the dish.
Availability: You can often find millet couscous in African grocery stores or sometimes in the international food sections of larger supermarkets. It might be labeled as "millet couscous," "thiacry," or "dèguè" (another name for a similar dessert).