Burkina
Also known as: Dege
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Description
Burkina is a creamy and satisfying West African beverage that doubles as a nutritious dessert. While its name points toward Burkina Faso, it has become a beloved cultural staple in Ghana and other neighboring countries. This drink has existed for generations as a traditional way to consume millet, though the modern version featuring sweetened yogurt and evaporated milk has evolved in popularity over the last few decades. It is popularly sold by street vendors in chilled bottles and is a favorite for those looking for a quick and filling snack. While Burkina is usually enjoyed on its own as a meal replacement, it pairs beautifully with roasted peanuts or light savory pastries like meat pies.
Origin
West Africa
Time to Prepare
45
Avg. Price per Plate
$13
- Fiber
- Protein
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Probiotics
- Carbohydrates
- Healthy Fats.
General Recipe per serving
Name: Burkina or Dege
Origin: Ghana
Ingredients It Favours:
- Millet
- Cloves
- Black pepper
- Dried chili
- Ginger
- Margarine
- Yogurt
- Evaporated milk
- Condensed milk
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Grated coconut.
Steps:
- Wash and dry the millet thoroughly before blending it into a fine flour
- Add cloves, black pepper, and dried chili to the millet during the blending process to infuse the spice
- Sift the flour to remove any coarse residue or husks
- Form the millet flour into small balls using a traditional rolling technique
- Place the balls into a steamer and cook for approximately five minutes until they are tender
- Add a small amount of margarine to the hot millet balls to loosen them and provide a glossy finish
- Prepare the base by combining a generous amount of yogurt with evaporated milk and condensed milk in a large bowl
- Add sugar and vanilla extract to the mixture to reach your desired sweetness level
- Stir the dairy base thoroughly until it is smooth
- Incorporate the steamed millet balls into the yogurt mixture
- Add grated coconut to the blend for extra texture and flavor
- Serve the Burkina chilled for the best taste and consistency
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