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Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk (Kunun Aya)

Tiger nut milk, locally known as kunun aya, is a refreshing traditional beverage commonly consumed in Northern Nigeria. It is made from blended tiger nuts and often sweetened with dates or other natural sweeteners. Kunun aya is popular during the hot season and is also served during festivities and social gatherings for its nourishing and energizing properties.

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"Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk (Kunun Aya)" from the Wikibooks Cookbook (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Nigerian_Tiger_Nut_Milk_(Kunun_Aya), revision 4636105), by its contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook:Nigerian_Tiger_Nut_Milk_(Kunun_Aya)&action=history), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).

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Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse and soak the tiger nuts in 2 cups of water for at least 24 hours to soften.
  2. Drain and blend the soaked tiger nuts with the dates and ginger, adding water as needed to form a smooth paste.
  3. Strain the blended mixture using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the chaff.
  4. Dilute the extracted milk with the remaining water to the desired consistency.
  5. Add your preferred sweetener to taste, and stir well.
  6. Serve chilled. Refrigerate leftovers and consume within 1–2 days.