Appetizers & nibbles
Omalodu (bière de sorgho fermentée)
Traditional sorghum beer, cloudy, lightly sweet and mildly alcoholic, made from malt and yeast. It goes with big occasions and is shared from a single vessel.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Soak the sorghum malt in 1 litre of lukewarm water for 12 hours.
- Drain and press to extract the sweet liquid, then bring it to a boil for 20 minutes.
- Let it cool to about 30 °C, then add the sugar and yeast.
- Cover and let it ferment for 2 to 3 days somewhere warm, until the foam settles.
- Strain through a clean cloth and serve chilled in individual cups.
Variations and tips
Lighter version. Cut the fermentation down to 24 hours for a less alcoholic drink.
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Original Ecomely recipe.