🇸🇸 South Sudanese Cuisine

Ajuet

Fermented Milk Drink

Prep Time 48 hours (fermentation)
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 118 kcal

A tangy, refreshing drink of naturally fermented cow milk, lightly seasoned and served cool — the traditional beverage of South Sudan's cattle-keeping communities.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour fresh milk into a clean gourd or glass jar.
  2. 2 Cover loosely and leave at room temperature for 24-48 hours.
  3. 3 Shake gently and check for desired sourness.
  4. 4 Strain if desired for smoother texture.
  5. 5 Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Did You Know?

In Dinka culture, offering ajuet to a visitor is equivalent to offering the essence of your livelihood — cattle are life itself.