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Thobwa la Mtedza (Malawian Sesame Seed Drink)
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Thobwa la Mtedza (Malawian Sesame Seed Drink)

4 ingredients 9 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

394
Calories
7g
Protein
28g
Fat
34g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Peanut 1 oz (28g) 161
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
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

  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (or to taste)
  • 4 cups water

Directions

1

In a dry frying pan or skillet, toast the sesame seeds and peanut over medium heat. Stir them continuously to prevent burning until they turn golden brown and release their aroma.

2

Remove the pan from the heat and let the toasted seeds and peanuts cool for a few minutes.

3

In a blender, combine the toasted sesame seeds and peanuts with the water.

4

Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.

5

Pour the mixture through a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer into a large bowl to separate the liquid from the solids.

6

Squeeze or press the bag to extract as much liquid as possible.

7

Sweeten with the honey. Stir well to dissolve the sweetener.

8

Chill the drink in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

9

Stir before serving, as it may naturally separate over time.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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