This text is part of the special book Plaisirs
Located in the Saint-Henri district of Montreal, the Maquis Yasolo restaurant serves dishes inspired by different African and Caribbean cuisines in order to promote the great culinary diversity of these regions. Take-out meals at lunchtime, table d’hôte in the evening or brunch on weekends, the menu has something for you to travel.
For 4 people
Ingredients
1 cup (250 ml) water (enough to cover the millet grains, no more)
1 cup (250 ml) millet grains
1 C. (15 ml) unsalted butter
1 kg plain yogurt
½ cup (125 ml) condensed milk (Carnation style)
¼ cup (60ml) sugar
3 tbsp. (45 mL) raisins
Preparation
1. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2. In a bowl, add millet, pour boiling water, cover and leave for 20 minutes.
3. Remove excess water.
4. In a water bath, steam the millet for ten minutes.
5. In a bowl, add the millet and butter and mix well with a fork.
6. Add all the ingredients and mix well.
7. Let stand a few minutes before serving.
Good to know
• You can find millet in most grocery stores offering health and natural products.
• Raisins can be replaced with any other dried fruit of your choice.
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