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Kunun Aduwa (Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk)

Kunun aduwa is a traditional Nigerian beverage made from tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus), known locally as aduwa. It is popular in Northern Nigeria and enjoyed for its natural sweetness and health benefits. The drink is creamy, refreshing, and often served cold.

Source and licence

"Kunun Aduwa (Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk)" from the Wikibooks Cookbook (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Kunun_Aduwa_(Nigerian_Tiger_Nut_Milk), revision 4525403), by its contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook:Kunun_Aduwa_(Nigerian_Tiger_Nut_Milk)&action=history), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).

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Ingredients

Method

  1. If using dried tiger nuts, soak them in water overnight to soften, then drain and rinse them.
  2. In a blender, combine the tiger nuts, ginger, and dates. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water as needed to aid blending.
  3. Strain the blended mixture using a fine sieve or cheesecloth to separate the milk from the chaff.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.