Nigerian Pito
Pito is a local drink common in Nigeria. In Lagos specifically, pito is majorly hawked in the street in an earthen pot or drum to keep it chilled.
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🍚 NigerianIngredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
Dried guinea corn (sorghum)
2
Sugar (optional)
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Grind guinea corn into a powder.
2
Transfer ground guinea corn into a wide bowl, add enough water to fully cover. Stir well with a spatula.
3
Let the mixture rest until it settles into two phases. Drain the water away.
4
Pour the guinea corn slurry into a pot and bring to a boil.
5
After boiling, cool the mash and leave it to ferment for 1 day.
6
Boil mixture again for a few minutes over medium heat.
7
Set a sieve over a bowl, and pour the guinea corn mixture into it. Discard the solids.
8
Stir in sugar if desired, and allow pito to cool.
9
Serve cold over ice.