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Hello! Our recipe for today is “Kunun Aya Drink,” also known as Tiger Nut Drink. This drink is derived from tiger nuts, hence the name. The tiger nut comes in two forms: dry and fresh nuts. Both forms are sweet on their own, and both can be used in making this drink, but the dry form has to be washed to discard any trace of dirt or stones and pre-soaked overnight to regain its moisture content.
This drink is not only delicious but creamy as well. In addition, it requires fewer ingredients and yet is quite addicting as it is filled with nutritious ingredients—trust me. There are different Northern drinks like Zobo and ginger drink, but Kunun Aya tops the chart. This is definitely worth trying!
Equipment for Making Kunun Aya
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| Sieving cloth | Yes | Get It |
Tiger nuts
Coconut
Dates
Ginger
Warm water
STEP 1: Wash the tiger nuts thoroughly.
STEP 2: In a blender, pour in washed tiger nuts. Use a very functional blender, as nuts will be crushed.
STEP 3: Wash and cut the coconut into pieces.
STEP 4: Wash the dates and take out the seeds. If you like, you can soak the dates for at least 30–45 minutes. This also adds extra sweetness to the drink.
STEP 5: Wash and mince or grate ginger.
STEP 6: Add in coconuts, dates, and ginger. Ginger gives it a chilly taste.
STEP 7: Add warm water, depending on the quantity of the nuts.
STEP 8: Blend the mixture till smooth, thick, and creamy.
STEP 9: Get a straining cloth. In this cloth, pour in the mixture to strain out the shafts from the nuts and coconuts.
STEP 10: Squeeze and wring the cloth with your hands to extract every drop of liquid from the mixture. Repeat this procedure twice.
Your drink is ready. Chill, drink, and serve when cold.
Simply preserve this in a glass or a container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
When it exceeds these days, it starts to spoil and sour. Therefore, discard it when it exceeds 3 days.
If you don’t have a blender, you could take this to a grinding machine. It’s even easier if you ask me. I hope you try this nutritious drink; you’ll be glad you did!
Kunun Aya should be served cold, as it is most enjoyable. It gives the brain a freeze and also relaxes the mind due to the cool effect.
This creamy drink can be served on occasions like Eid celebrations. It can also be enjoyed among friends and family after lunch and dinner.
It is worthy of note that the tiger nuts weirdly belong to the “tuber” family, like yam and potatoes. Tiger nuts are fortified with:
Now, that’s a very nutritious drink you should try—believe me! Let’s get to how this delicious and creamy drink is made.
Kunun Aya drink is for everyone and every age as it is fortified with vitamins, which are essential in our everyday lives. Try it at home or even anywhere else. It’s always a nice treat!
Have you tried making Kunun Aya before? Tell us how you did it or what it tastes like.
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