How to make Tigernut milk (Kunnu Aya)

Tiger nut milk is very rich in unsaturated fat, as well as minerals, vitamins C and E.

Also known as “Kunnu Aya” in the Northern part of Nigeria, “Offio” by Yorubas and referred to as “horchata de chufa” in Spain, Tigernut is a traditional food of Africa and Spain.

The Tigernut milk is naturally sweet, creamy with a rich and nutty flavour. It can be made by soaking the tubers in water, then blending and straining.

Cooking time

30 minutes

Recipe category

Dessert

Recipe cuisine

Local

Cooking method

Blending/Straining

Ingredients

Tigernuts

Cinnamon

Ginger

Dates

Preparation

1. Soak the tiger nuts and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and cover with warm water for 24 hours until it softens.

2. Move the softened tiger nuts and it’s water into a high-powered blender. Add the ginger and alligator pepper and blend till it forms a smooth paste while you keep adding water to even the blend.

3. Use a chiffon cloth to separate the drink from the chaff after blending.

Refrigerate and serve cold or over ice.