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Kunun Aduwa (Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk)

4 ingredients 4 steps 3 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

94
Calories
1g
Protein
3g
Fat
19g
Carbs

Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Date 1 date (24g) medjool 66
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried or fresh tiger nuts (aduwa)
  • 1 small piece fresh ginger (optional)
  • 5–7 dates (dabino), pitted (optional, for extra sweetness)
  • Water , as needed

Directions

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.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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