Drink
Eghajira (Tuareg Millet, Date and Cheese Drink)
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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