Kunu
Kunu is a traditional Nigerian beverage with a creamy, milky consistency and a refreshing, spicy-sweet flavor. Made from soaked millet blended with ginger and spices, this drink is gently thickened with hot water and then chilled before serving. It's a nourishing and popular non-alcoholic drink enjoyed throughout the year.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 15 h 30 min
- Porcie
- 6
- Náročnosť
- Stredná
- Na porciu
- 178 kcal
Príprava
Suroviny
- 200 gmillet
- 30 gginger, peeled
- 2 gwhole clove
- 100 gsweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 000 mlwater, divided
- 50 ggranulated sugar(voliteľné)
Vybavenie
jug · kettle · fine-mesh sieve · blender · large bowl
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 1
Rinse the millet thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve under cold running water.
Približne 2 min
- 2
Place the rinsed millet in a large bowl, cover generously with water, and let it soak for at least 12 hours or overnight.
Približne 12 h
Poznámka kuchára: Soaking softens the grains, making them easier to blend and digest.
- 3
Drain the soaked millet completely, discarding the soaking water.
Približne 3 min
- 4
Combine the drained millet, peeled ginger, whole cloves, and cubed sweet potato in a high-powered blender.
Približne 5 min
- 5
Add just enough of the cold divided water to the blender to help the ingredients move and blend.
Približne 1 min
- 6
Blend the mixture on high speed until you have a very smooth, thick paste, working in batches if necessary.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: A completely smooth paste will result in a creamier final drink.
- 7
Pour the paste into a large bowl and divide it in half, transferring one half to a separate large, heat-proof bowl.
Približne 2 min
- 8
Bring approximately half of the total water to a rolling boil in a kettle or pot.
Približne 3 min
- 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.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: Continuous stirring prevents lumps from forming.
- 10
Cover the bowl and let the mixture rest and cool for about 1 hour.
Približne 1 h
- 11
Add the reserved raw paste to the cooled, cooked mixture and stir well to combine.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: Adding raw paste back introduces enzymes that help thin the drink to the right consistency.
- 12
Gradually stir in the remaining cold water until the kunu reaches your desired drinkable consistency.
Približne 2 min
- 13
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large jug, pressing the solids to extract all liquid.
Približne 5 min
Poznámka kuchára: For an extra-smooth texture, strain the liquid a second time.
- 14
Stir in the optional sugar until it is fully dissolved.
Približne 1 min
- 15
Transfer the kunu to bottles or a jug and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Približne 2 h
Poznámka kuchára: The flavors will meld and deepen as the drink chills.
Na porciu
Výživové údaje
- Kalórie
- 177,5kcal
- Bielkoviny
- 4g
- Sacharidy
- 37g
- Tuky
- 1,5g
- Vláknina
- 3,5g
- Cukry
- 9,1g
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Správne uchovanie
Store in a sealed bottle or jug in the refrigerator.
Serve chilled; shake well before pouring as some separation is natural.