Breakfast
Boza (boza)
Boza is a thick, slightly sour Bulgarian drink made by fermenting millet. Traditionally sold in the street in winter, it is drunk cool or lukewarm, sprinkled with cinnamon.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Instructions
- Rinse the millet under clear water, then cook it for 30 minutes in 1 litre of water until very tender.
- Blend the mixture until you have a smooth purée, then add the sugar.
- Dissolve the yeast in a little lukewarm water and stir it into the preparation.
- Cover and leave to ferment for 10 to 12 hours in a warm place.
- Dissolve the cornmeal in the remaining cold water, pour into the boza and bring to the boil, stirring.
- Let it cool, then serve lukewarm or cold, sprinkled with cinnamon and crushed walnuts.
Variations and tips
Quick version. Replace the fermentation with 2 tablespoons of yoghurt, then let it rest for 3 hours.
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Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Original Ecomely recipe.