Tiger nut drink aka Kunu Aya has gradually gained momentum in the hearts of many Nigerian homes. Whether you are from the North, East, South, or West, the name always strikes a chord of interest.
Let’s take today to know exactly how to prepare this popular drink.
INGREDIENTS:
🩸2 cups of Tiger Nuts (Dried or Fresh)
🩸1 medium Ginger
🩸10 Dates (Or less)
🩸1 Coconut (Crack the shell and extract the flesh for blending)
Directions:
🩸Step 1:
Remove dirt and stone from the tigernut then soak the tiger nuts in clean water overnight (if you are using the dry tigernuts)
🩸Step 2:
Rinse and wash the soaked tigernuts and place in a blender.
– Remove the seeds from the dates, wash and place in the blender.
– Peel and pour your diced coconut in the blender as well then add the skinned ginger, a little water or the coconut water and blend smooth.
🩸Step 3:
With a Pap/Cheese cloth, strain the milk into a bowl.
-The first milk strained would be thick then you place the chaff back into the blender, add some more water, blend & strain again till the whole milk is extracted.
(Don’t make the kunu aya too light for a better taste)
🩸Step 4:
Place the extracted milk drink in a refrigerator to chill up.
🩸Step 5:
Serve cold