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Bouye (Baobab Fruit Drink)

Senegalese · Dessert

A thick, creamy, and tangy traditional West African drink made from the nutrient-dense fruit of the baobab tree.

No cookVegetarianGluten free
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45 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time15 min
Cook timeNo cook
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

4 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Combine the baobab fruit pulp and water

    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.

    30 min
  2. Stir the mixture vigorously

    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.

  3. Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of nutmeg

    Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of nutmeg to the baobab liquid. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  4. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary

    Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary. Chill the Bouye in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving cold.

    1 hr

A little kitchen wisdom

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.

What you'll need

Large mixing bowlFine-mesh sieve or cheeseclothWhiskPitcher
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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Bouye can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Store & enjoy

Keep refrigerated in a sealed pitcher or bottle. Shake well before serving as separation is natural. Serve chilled, do not reheat.

Allergens

Contains milk.

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Bouye (Baobab Fruit Drink)
Step 1 of 4

Combine the baobab fruit pulp and water

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.

30 min