Thiere
 Saadj/Thiere with lamb | |
| Alternative names | Saac, Saay, Cere, or Chere |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Senegal |
Thiere or tyere or cere from Wolof cere, itself from the Serer name Ceereer ne (the Serer people); or saadj in Serer[1] or Saay in Serer Saafi and Cangin, is a millet based Senegalese couscous.[2][3] It is traditionally consumed during evenings or special occasions such as weddings or Tamkharit, the Muslim new year Ashura in Wolof.
Thiere is very versatile and can be eaten with fermented milk or cream and sugar as a breakfast cereal or prepared just as a standard couscous.
Prepare
In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the chopped onions until they become soft and clear. Stir in the diced tomatoes or tomato paste and cook until the mixture reduces and thickens slightly. Add your choice of meat or fish, season with salt, pepper, and any optional spices, then pour in enough water or broth to cover the ingredients. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, Then add the vegetables, beginning with the tougher ones like carrots and cassava, followed by eggplant, cabbage, and zucchini. Continue to simmer the mixture for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. Adjust the seasoning to taste and add chili if you prefer a bit of heat.[1][4][5][6]
References
- ^ a b Serer Niominka dialect: saac.
- ^ François Sigaut, Hélène Franconie, Monique Chastanet (2010). Couscous, boulgour et polenta transformer et consommer les céréales dans le monde. p. 161.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Fatou Ndoye, Pascale Moity-Maïzi, Cécile Broutin (2002). Le poisson fumé sur la Petite Côte Sénégalaise. p. 87. ISBN 9782759214396.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Afroculinaria". Afroculinaria. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Home | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations". FAOHome. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ Ngom, Fama (2021-10-03). "Top 20 Most Popular Senegalese Foods & Dishes". Chef's Pencil. Retrieved 2025-07-22.