Appetizers & nibbles
Eembe (Fermented Sorghum Drink)
A traditional, lightly tart and low-alcohol drink made from malted and fermented sorghum. It is served chilled, especially at celebrations and family gatherings in northern Namibia.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Optional extras
Instructions
- Soak the malted sorghum in 1 liter of lukewarm water for 12 hours.
- Drain the liquid, keeping the malted pulp in a fine sieve, then press well to recover the juice.
- Bring the juice to a boil for 15 minutes to sterilize it, then let it cool to about 30 °C.
- Add the sugar and yeast, stir well, then cover and let ferment for 24 hours in a warm place.
- Strain again, add the remaining liter of water and refrigerate.
- Serve well chilled, optionally flavored with mint.
Variations and tips
Non-alcoholic version. Reduce the fermentation to 12 hours for a sweeter, less fizzy drink.
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Original Ecomely recipe.