Drink
Pito (Millet Brew)

Pito (Millet Brew)

Ghana

210Minutes
HardLevel
10Serves
8Steps
About

A traditional lightly fermented millet or sorghum brew of the Frafra, Dagomba and other northern peoples, served warm in calabashes at markets and gatherings.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Bowl
  • Sieve or cloth
  • Fermenting pot
Ingredients
Sorghum or millet1 kg
Water6 litres
Pito starter (from a previous brew, optional)1 cup

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