Kunu Zaki
A creamy, lightly spiced Northern Nigerian millet drink sweetened and scented with ginger and cloves for a refreshing, nourishing beverage.
No common allergens detected
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the millet and white rice together in cool water overnight until the grains are fully softened, then drain and rinse them well.
- 2
Blend the soaked grains with the ginger, cloves, black pepper, and 3 cups of fresh water until completely smooth.
- 3
Divide the blended slurry in half, then bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil and stir it into one portion to cook it into a thin, smooth paste.
- 4
While the cooked portion is still hot, whisk in the reserved raw blended portion so the residual heat lightly thickens the drink without fully cooking it.
- 5
Stir in the sugar and enough of the remaining water to reach a smooth, pourable, milkshake-like consistency, then taste and adjust the sweetness.
- 6
Strain through a fine sieve if a silkier texture is desired, chill thoroughly, and serve cold.
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