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Curious about african beverages? (Must try drinks list inside)

jim by jim
2025-04-07
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Okay, so today I’m gonna walk you through my little adventure into making some African beverages. I’m no expert, just a dude who likes to try new stuff in the kitchen. Let’s dive in!

First off, I did some digging online, trying to find some interesting and relatively easy recipes. I stumbled upon a few that caught my eye, mainly because they used ingredients I could actually find at my local grocery store – or at least, at the international market down the street.

Curious about african beverages? (Must try drinks list inside)

One of the first ones I tackled was Hibiscus Tea (Bissap). Seemed pretty straightforward. So, I grabbed some dried hibiscus flowers (they look kinda like dried-up cranberries), some ginger, a lemon, and sugar. The recipe I found said to boil the hibiscus flowers and ginger in water for about 15-20 minutes. I did just that. The whole kitchen smelled amazing, kinda floral and spicy. Then I strained the liquid, added sugar to taste (I went a little overboard, whoops!), and squeezed in some lemon juice. Let it cool, and BAM! Tart, refreshing, and a deep red color. Not bad for a first try!

Next up, I tried my hand at making Ginger Beer. This one was a bit more involved, and I gotta admit, the first batch was a total flop. I used fresh ginger, some sugar, water, and a bit of lemon juice. The idea is to let it ferment for a couple of days with some ginger bug (which I made myself – basically a mix of ginger, sugar, and water that you feed daily until it gets bubbly). The first attempt tasted like… well, like sugary ginger water. Not fizzy at all. I think I messed up the ginger bug. Second time around, I bought some brewer’s yeast (don’t judge!), and that did the trick. It was fizzy, gingery, and had a nice little kick to it. Way better!

Then, I wanted to try something creamy, so I decided to go for Peanut Milk, although I modified a bit for my taste. I soaked raw peanuts overnight, then blended them with water, dates (for sweetness), and a pinch of salt. Strained it through a nut milk bag (you can use cheesecloth too), and chilled it. It was surprisingly good! Rich, nutty, and super satisfying. I added some cocoa powder to half of it and it was like a peanut butter cup in liquid form.

Here’s a quick rundown of the things I learned:

  • Don’t be afraid to experiment! Recipes are just guidelines.
  • Fresh ingredients make a huge difference.
  • Fermentation can be tricky, but don’t give up after the first fail.
  • Adjust sweetness to your liking. I tend to have a sweet tooth.

All in all, this was a fun little culinary adventure. I’m definitely gonna keep experimenting with different African beverage recipes. Next on my list is trying to make some proper palm wine (though I hear that’s a bit of a challenge to make at home). Wish me luck!

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