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Nigeria · Drink

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.

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

  • Dried guinea corn (sorghum)
  • Sugar (optional)

Method

  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.