Nigerian Pito

Name: Nigerian Pito
Ingredients: Dried guinea corn (sorghum); Sugar (optional) (optional)

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.

Ingredients

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.

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.

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