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Bouye ketch

A creamy drink made with baobab powder and millet semolina, lightly sweetened and very refreshing. It's a traditional Senegalese drink served chilled, especially during the hot season.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Heat 500 ml of water and dissolve the sugar in it until completely melted.
  2. In a bowl, mix the baobab powder with a little cold water to avoid lumps.
  3. Add the fine millet semolina to the mixed baobab and stir well.
  4. Pour the warm syrup into the bowl, then whisk in the rest of the cold water.
  5. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to remove impurities and get a smooth drink.
  6. Add the orange blossom water, the vanilla and the pinch of salt, then stir.
  7. Chill for at least 1 hour, then serve very cold.

Variations and tips

Version without semolina. Leave out the millet semolina and thicken slightly with a spoon of cornflour for a more fluid drink.

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