Buganu

Select fully ripe marula fruit that has fallen naturally from the tree. They should be yellow and slightly soft.

Remove the outer skin of each fruit. Squeeze the pulp firmly to extract the juice, discarding the fibrous material and pit.

Strain the extracted juice through a cloth to remove any remaining pulp and seeds for a smooth drink.

For fresh juice, dilute with water and add sugar if desired. Serve immediately while the flavor is bright and tropical.

For traditional fermented buganu, leave the unstrained juice in a covered container for two to three days until mildly fizzy.