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Chakery: Origins, Food Culture & Recipe
A chilled millet or couscous dessert mixed with yoghurt or milk, sugar and warm spices provides a refreshing sweet finish.
RegionThe Gambia
DishA chilled millet or couscous dessert mixed with yoghurt or milk, sugar and warm spices provides a refreshing sweet finish.
Flavour profile
Culinary portrait
A chilled millet or couscous dessert mixed with yoghurt or milk, sugar and warm spices provides a refreshing sweet finish.
Origins and cultural meaning
Gambian cuisine belongs to the wider Senegambian cultural region and reflects Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, Jola and Serer traditions.
Flavour and texture
Groundnuts, okra, palm oil, onions, tomatoes, chilli, lemon, millet, rice and fish create nutty, savoury, tart and spicy contrasts.
Kitchen knowledge
Cook fish, meat and poultry completely, keep marinades and dairy products refrigerated and prepare leafy vegetables carefully.
Cook it yourself
How to prepare Chakery
Ingredients
- 250 g fine millet couscous
- 400 g plain yoghurt
- 150 ml milk
- 60 g sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of nutmeg
- raisins, optional
Preparation
- Prepare and cool the millet couscous completely.
- Whisk yoghurt, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg until smooth.
- Fold in the cooled grains.
- Add optional raisins and adjust sweetness.
- Chill thoroughly before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chakery?
A chilled millet or couscous dessert mixed with yoghurt or milk, sugar and warm spices provides a refreshing sweet finish.
Is Chakery typical of The Gambia?
Yes. It is part of the country’s Senegambian food culture and everyday culinary tradition.