Thiéré (Millet Couscous)
Dinner · Senegalese · Ready in 30 min · Serves 2
A fluffy, nutty millet grain dish, steamed and fluffed with butter. A nutritious starch that pairs beautifully with stews and sauces.
Per serving
- Calories
- 300
- Protein
- 9 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs
- Iron23%
- Vitamin D1%
- B121%
- Zinc21%
- Magnesium38%
- Omega-313%
Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers
Ingredients
- 280 g Millet grain
- 500 ml Water
- 2 g Salt
- 25 g Butter (or ghee)
Method
- 1
Rinse millet under cold water until water runs clear to remove dust and chaff.
- 2
In a large pot, toast rinsed millet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it releases a nutty aroma.
- 3
Add water and salt to the toasted millet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- 4
Remove from heat. Add butter and fluff gently with a fork, separating grains. Cover for 2 minutes to steam, then serve.
