Kunu (kunu zaki) is a refreshing Northern Nigerian drink made from millet, sorghum, or rice and lightly spiced with ginger and cloves. It is naturally light, nourishing, and perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups millet (or a mix of millet and rice)
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger
- 4 cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns (optional)
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey, adjusted to taste
- 6 cups water
How to Make Kunu
Step 1: Soak the millet in water overnight, then drain.
Step 2: Blend the soaked millet with ginger, cloves, peppercorns, and 3 cups of water until smooth.
Step 3: Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or muslin cloth into a bowl.
Step 4: Boil 2 cups of water and pour over half of the strained mixture, stirring continuously to thicken.
Step 5: Add the remaining strained mixture and stir until smooth.
Step 6: Sweeten to taste, cool, and refrigerate. Serve chilled.
Kunu is a refreshing, lightly spiced traditional Nigerian drink that is perfect for warm afternoons, family gatherings, or breaking a fast. Serve well chilled.