Kunu Gyada
Also known as Kunu Gyada (Groundnut Porridge)
Kunu Gyada is a thick, rich, slightly sweet Northern Nigerian groundnut porridge that occupies the space between a drink and a food. Made from freshly ground or blended roasted groundnuts cooked with spices and sweetened with sugar or honey, Kunu Gyada is an enormously nourishing drink that provides high-quality protein, healthy fats and energy in a single cup.
- 30 mintotal time
- 4 to 6serves
- Easydifficulty
Ingredients
- 2 big cups of raw groundnuts (peanuts), roasted and ground OR natural unsweetened peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- Half a teaspoon of ground cloves
- Sugar or honey to taste
- 5 glasses of water
- A pinch of salt
Method
- 01
Roasting and Grinding. If using raw groundnuts: dry-roast in a pan for 8 minutes until golden. Remove skins by rubbing between palms. Blend into a smooth paste with a little water.
- 02
Cooking the Porridge. In a pot, dissolve the groundnut paste in 5 glasses of water, whisking until smooth. Add ground ginger, ground cloves and a pinch of salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring continuously.
- 03
Simmering. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the porridge thickens to a creamy, pourable consistency. Add more water if it becomes too thick.
- 04
Sweetening and Serving. Add sugar or honey to taste. Stir well. Serve hot in mugs or glasses. Can also be served cold — refrigerate until chilled and stir well before serving.
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