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Thobwa la Mtedza (Malawian Sesame Seed Drink)

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DrinksMalawian⏱ 5 minServes 4EasyGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeVegetarianLactose-free
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup peanuts
  • 2 tbsp honey or sugar (or to taste)
  • 4 cups water

Method

  1. In a dry frying pan or skillet, toast the sesame seeds and peanut over medium heat. Stir them continuously to prevent burning until they turn golden brown and release their aroma.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat and let the toasted seeds and peanuts cool for a few minutes.
  3. In a blender, combine the toasted sesame seeds and peanuts with the water.
  4. Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the mixture through a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer into a large bowl to separate the liquid from the solids.
  6. Squeeze or press the bag to extract as much liquid as possible.
  7. Sweeten with the honey. Stir well to dissolve the sweetener.
  8. Chill the drink in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
  9. Stir before serving, as it may naturally separate over time.

Recipe source: Wikibooks Cookbook · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikibooks contributors (history) · Wiki markup removed and reformatted
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