{"id":"bouye_f6c3b55cf7","slug":"bouye-baobab-fruit-drink","title":"Bouye (Baobab Fruit Drink)","description":"A thick, creamy, and tangy traditional West African drink made from the nutrient-dense fruit of the baobab tree.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"200g baobab fruit pulp (powder or pieces)","name":"Baobab fruit pulp","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"pulp or powder","notes":"can include seeds if using whole pulp","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 liter water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"4 1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"room temperature","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 can (397g) sweetened condensed milk","name":"Condensed Milk","quantity":397,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"14","usUnit":"oz","form":"canned","notes":"standard size can","group":"sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","name":"Vanilla Extract","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"A pinch of nutmeg","name":"Nutmeg","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/8","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"flavoring","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, combine the baobab fruit pulp and water. Stir well and let it soak for at least 30 minutes to allow the pulp to dissolve and separate from any seeds.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine the baobab fruit pulp and water","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir the mixture vigorously to ensure the fruit is fully incorporated, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into another clean container to remove any seeds or coarse fibers.","group":"Extraction","title":"Stir the mixture vigorously","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Extraction"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of nutmeg to the baobab liquid. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.","group":"Mixing","title":"Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of nutmeg","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. Chill the Bouye in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving cold.","group":"Chilling","title":"Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Chilling"}],"notes":"For the best results, use high-quality baobab pulp or powder. If you use seeds with pulp attached, ensure you soak them long enough to loosen all the fruit. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less condensed milk.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Senegalese"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Large mixing bowl","Fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth","Whisk","Pitcher"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1.2,"unit":"l","note":"Makes about 4-5 servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Bouye can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep refrigerated in a sealed pitcher or bottle. Shake well before serving as separation is natural.","reheatingNotes":"Serve chilled, do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbouye_f6c3b55cf7%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e6898e06-d939-4b3d-8e31-692c9553c209","imageAlt":"Bouye (Baobab Fruit Drink) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["baobab","african drink","senegalese","creamy","vitamin c","exotic juice"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Bouye (Baobab Fruit Drink)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:48:29.863Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:48:29.863Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_ff7317ca1a","slug":"basbousa-egyptian-b8fb751d","title":"Basbousa with Lemon Syrup","description":"A traditional Middle Eastern and North African semolina cake, soaked in a fragrant simple syrup and topped with almonds. 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