Drink
Munkoyo (Fermented Root Drink)

Munkoyo (Fermented Root Drink)

Zambia

55Minutes
MediumLevel
8Serves
8Steps
About

A traditional Zambian fermented drink made from maize porridge and the root of the munkoyo plant, gently sour, refreshing and non-alcoholic.

Equipment
  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Large covered container
  • Clean cloth
Ingredients
Maize flour (mealie meal)1.5 cups
Munkoyo root, cleaned and crushed1 cup
Water8 cups
Sugar (optional)to taste

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