How To Make Munkoyo - Zambia's Traditional Drink

sorghum flour

🥗Healthier: millet flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Millet flour is nutritious and can be used as a gluten-free alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with additional flavor.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango provides a different flavor profile while still being sweet.

Combine maize flour and sorghum flour in a large bowl.

Add water gradually, stirring until a smooth paste forms.

Cover the mixture and let it sit for 24 hours to ferment at room temperature.

After fermentation, pour the mixture into a pot and add more water.

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.

Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

Add sugar, ginger, and lemon juice, stirring to combine.

In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in a small amount of warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.

Add the yeast mixture to the cooled mixture and stir well.

Cover and let it ferment for an additional 24 hours.

Strain the liquid into bottles, discarding the solids.

Chill the drink in the refrigerator before serving.

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