🇳🇬 Nigerian Cuisine

Kunun Gyada

Groundnut Milk Drink

Prep Time 30 min + chilling

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 192 kcal

A creamy, nourishing drink made from ground rice and groundnuts, subtly spiced and served chilled — northern Nigeria's beloved refreshment.

Ingredients

1 cup raw groundnuts (peanuts)
1/2 cup rice, soaked
1 small piece fresh ginger
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups water
Sugar or honey to taste
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1 Soak rice for at least 2 hours. Drain.
2 Blend groundnuts, soaked rice, ginger, and 2 cups water until very smooth.
3 Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth, pressing to extract all liquid.
4 Add remaining water, vanilla, sugar, and salt. Stir well.
5 Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator.
6 Serve cold. Shake or stir before pouring as it settles naturally.

Did You Know?

During Ramadan, kunun gyada is one of the first things many northern Nigerians reach for at iftar — its protein and natural energy provide perfect sustenance after a day of fasting.