Drink
Eghajira (Tuareg Millet, Date and Cheese Drink)

Eghajira (Tuareg Millet, Date and Cheese Drink)

Niger

40Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
10Steps
About

A rich Tuareg celebration drink of Niger, thick with pounded millet, crushed dates and crumbled goat cheese, spooned from a bowl rather than sipped, served at festivals.

Equipment
  • Mortar or blender
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
Ingredients
Millet flour or pounded millet2 cups
Pitted dates1.5 cups
Fresh goat cheese1 cup
Ground cloves or cinnamon (optional)1 tsp
Sugar or honeyto taste
Water2 litres

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