Kunu

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1. 1

   Rinse the millet thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve under cold running water.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

2. 2

   Place the rinsed millet in a large bowl, cover generously with water, and let it soak for at least 12 hours or overnight.

   Aproximativ 12 ore

   Nota bucătarului: Soaking softens the grains, making them easier to blend and digest.

3. 3

   Drain the soaked millet completely, discarding the soaking water.

   Aproximativ 3 min.

4. 4

   Combine the drained millet, peeled ginger, whole cloves, and cubed sweet potato in a high-powered blender.

   Aproximativ 5 min.

5. 5

   Add just enough of the cold divided water to the blender to help the ingredients move and blend.

   Aproximativ 1 min.

6. 6

   Blend the mixture on high speed until you have a very smooth, thick paste, working in batches if necessary.

   Aproximativ 5 min.

   Nota bucătarului: A completely smooth paste will result in a creamier final drink.

7. 7

   Pour the paste into a large bowl and divide it in half, transferring one half to a separate large, heat-proof bowl.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

8. 8

   Bring approximately half of the total water to a rolling boil in a kettle or pot.

   Aproximativ 3 min.

9. 9

   Slowly pour the boiling water over the paste in the heat-proof bowl, stirring constantly and vigorously until it thickens into a light porridge.

   Aproximativ 2 min.

   Nota bucătarului: Continuous stirring prevents lumps from forming.

10. 10

    Cover the bowl and let the mixture rest and cool for about 1 hour.

    Aproximativ 1 oră

11. 11

    Add the reserved raw paste to the cooled, cooked mixture and stir well to combine.

    Aproximativ 2 min.

    Nota bucătarului: Adding raw paste back introduces enzymes that help thin the drink to the right consistency.

12. 12

    Gradually stir in the remaining cold water until the kunu reaches your desired drinkable consistency.

    Aproximativ 2 min.

13. 13

    Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large jug, pressing the solids to extract all liquid.

    Aproximativ 5 min.

    Nota bucătarului: For an extra-smooth texture, strain the liquid a second time.

14. 14

    Stir in the optional sugar until it is fully dissolved.

    Aproximativ 1 min.

15. 15

    Transfer the kunu to bottles or a jug and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

    Aproximativ 2 ore

    Nota bucătarului: The flavors will meld and deepen as the drink chills.