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Kunun Aduwa (Nigerian Tiger Nut Milk)

Kunun aduwa is a traditional Nigerian beverage made from tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus), known locally as aduwa. It is popular in Northern Nigeria and enjoyed for its natural sweetness and health benefits. The drink is creamy, refreshing, and often served cold.

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Ingredients

Makes
3
  • 2 cups dried or fresh tiger nuts (aduwa)
  • 1 small piece fresh ginger (optional)
  • 5–7 dates (dabino), pitted (optional, for extra sweetness)
  • Water, as needed

Ingredients for 3 servings (515 g) · the original recipe

Method

  1. 1

    If using dried tiger nuts, soak them in water overnight to soften, then drain and rinse them.

  2. 2

    In a blender, combine the tiger nuts, ginger, and dates. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water as needed to aid blending.

    Blender
  3. 3

    Strain the blended mixture using a fine sieve or cheesecloth to separate the milk from the chaff.

  4. 4

    Chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.

Recipe from Wikibooks Cookbook, written by Wikibooks contributors. Used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; the ingredient list and method on this page are taken from that page and edited (its notes, tips and variations are not reproduced), and are available under the same licence. The macros, equipment tags and scaling are Ma Kitchen’s own and are not the source’s figures. Ma Kitchen is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wikibooks Cookbook. Copied on 2026-11-12.

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