Caakiri (Couscous Pudding)
Caakiri (Couscous Pudding)
Seriously…this is one of the best desserts I’ve eaten in a long time. Caakiri is an African couscous pudding that is eaten in countries such as Senegal, Angola, and Cameroon. Traditionally it was made with millet, but couscous became a more popular choice. Think of this as a rice pudding, but with couscous. This dessert is dairy heavy, but is well balanced in sweetness. The combination of the orange blossom water, cinnamon, and nutmeg have a particular aroma that permeates through your nose when you eat it. This couscous pudding is best served right after it’s made.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup couscous
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp orange blossom water
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Toppings
- golden raisins
- fresh fruit blueberries, pineapple, etc
- nutmeg
Instructions
- Bring the water and salt to a boil in a small pot. Stir in the couscous. Take off the heat. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Let cool completely.
- Mix together the greek yogurt, sour cream, evaporated milk, orange blossom water, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stir in the couscous, making sure any lumps are broken up.
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