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Birtukan (Ethiopian orange juice)

Fresh, sweet orange juice served chilled, very popular in Ethiopia, especially in cafés and with meals. A refreshing no-cook drink, ideal in hot weather.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

154 kcal per serving

Protein
1.7 g
Carbohydrates
31 g
of which sugars
30.1 g
Fat
1.4 g
Fiber
6.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Squeeze the oranges to obtain about 500 ml of juice.
  2. Pour the juice into a jug and add the sugar.
  3. Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved.
  4. Add the cold water and mix gently.
  5. Divide the ice cubes among four glasses and pour the juice over them.
  6. Serve immediately, very cold.

Variations and tips

Pulpy version. Add the orange pulp without straining for a more rustic juice.

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