Drink
Bouye (Baobab Fruit Drink)

Bouye (Baobab Fruit Drink)

Senegal

15Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
8Steps
About

A creamy, tangy drink made from the powdery pulp of the baobab fruit, known in Senegal as the monkey-bread tree and loved by Wolof households.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Sieve
  • Jug
  • Whisk
Ingredients
Baobab fruit pulp (bouye)2 cups
Sugar1 cup
Evaporated milk or milk1 cup
Vanilla1 tsp
Nutmeg¼ tsp
Water2 L

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