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Yogurt and Millet Flour Drink

Cultural Context

Originating from Burkina Faso, this refreshing drink combines yogurt and millet flour, staples in the local diet. It's often enjoyed as a nutritious beverage, especially in hot weather, providing hydration and energy. Today, variations can be found across West Africa, where millet is a common grain, and yogurt is a beloved dairy product.

BurkinabéBFdrink
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon ginger
1 cup millet flour
2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
2 cups natural yogurt
1/2 cup condensed milk
4 cups water
1 cup ice cubes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: kefir

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Kefir offers probiotics; buttermilk is more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener; sugar is less expensive.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean enhances flavor naturally; essence is more economical.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: pumpkin spice

Nutmeg provides a unique flavor; pumpkin spice is often cheaper.

1

Wash and clean the ginger, leaving the skin on if you have a good sieve.

2

Add ginger to the blender with a little water to help blend it.

3

Blend until you extract the ginger juice.

4

In a bowl, combine millet flour, vanilla sugar (or essence), and a pinch of salt.

5

Mix the dry ingredients well with a whisk.

6

Add natural yogurt to the mixture and mix until combined.

7

Add the ginger juice to the yogurt mixture.

8

Add condensed milk to taste, mixing well until combined.

9

Adjust the thickness by adding milk if desired, but keep it thick if adding ice later.

10

Add ice cubes to the mixture to cool it down before serving.

11

Serve immediately and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

blending

Equipment Needed

blendermeasuring cupsspoonsglasses

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

BenkadiMillet Yogurt Drink

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