{"id":"amasi_d7569eceb9","slug":"amasi","title":"Amasi","description":"A traditional South African fermented milk drink, thick and creamy with a tangy, yogurt-like flavor. It is a staple in many African households, often enjoyed on its own or served with maize porridge.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":2885,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 liters full cream milk","name":"Milk","quantity":2,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"8 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"full cream","notes":"Fresh, unpasteurized milk is traditional, but store-bought full cream milk works perfectly","group":"Main","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Pour the 2 liters (8 1/2 cups) of full cream milk into a clean glass jar, clay pot, or traditional calabash. Ensure there is a bit of headspace at the top.","group":"Preparation","title":"Pour the 2 liters of full cream milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Cover the container with a breathable cloth or a loose-fitting lid to allow gases to escape while keeping dust and insects out.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Cover the container","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the container in a warm, dark spot in your kitchen (ideally around 25°C or 77°F). Let it sit undisturbed for 48 to 72 hours.","group":"Fermentation","title":"Place the container","timerMinutes":2880,"sourceTitle":"Fermentation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Once the milk has thickened and developed a sour aroma, the Amasi is ready. You may notice a watery liquid (whey) separating from the solids; this is normal. Stir the mixture gently to achieve a smooth consistency or drain some whey if you prefer it extra thick.","group":"Finishing","title":"Once the milk has thickened and developed a sour aroma, the Amasi is ready","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Store in the refrigerator and serve chilled.","group":"Storage","title":"Store in the refrigerator","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Storage"}],"notes":"Traditionally, Amasi is prepared in a calabash (igula) or a clay pot. The fermentation time depends on the ambient temperature; in warmer weather, it may be ready in 24 hours, while in winter it may take up to 3 days.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["South African"]},"course":["side","sauce"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Glass jar or calabash","Breathable cloth","Spoon"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"l","note":"Yields approximately 2 liters of fermented milk"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Amasi must be made ahead as it requires several days to ferment."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The flavor will continue to sharpen slightly over time.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold. Do not heat as it will split."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Famasi_d7569eceb9%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=13e77a85-b433-4abc-bc50-12a47d6411d7","imageAlt":"Amasi — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["fermented","probiotic","traditional","dairy","south african","easy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Amasi","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:51:35.255Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:51:35.255Z","related":[{"id":"piri_piri_abb399d24a","slug":"authentic-african-piri-piri-sauce","title":"Authentic African Piri-Piri Sauce","description":"A fiery, tangy, and aromatic chili sauce originating from the African-Portuguese fusion traditions of Mozambique and Angola. 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