A creamy, tangy, milkshake-like drink made from the powdery fruit pulp of the baobab tree, sweetened and served ice-cold.
Ingredients
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200g baobab fruit pulp (pain de singe)
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1L cold water
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup coconut milk (optional)
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Ice for serving
Instructions
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1
Soak baobab fruit pulp in water for 10 minutes, breaking it apart with your hands.
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2
Strain through a fine sieve, pressing to extract all the creamy liquid. Discard seeds and fibers.
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3
Add sugar and vanilla. Stir until dissolved.
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4
For extra creaminess, blend in coconut milk.
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5
Chill thoroughly and serve over ice.
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6
Stir before serving as it settles naturally.
Did You Know?
Baobab fruit contains six times more vitamin C than oranges, making bouye one of the most nutritious traditional drinks on the planet.