A milk and cooked-millet interpretation of fura da nono. A homestyle take on a drink from Nigeria, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 30 minutes.
Fura da Nono-Style Milk with Vanilla
Ingredients
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- ⅔ cup (120.0 g)fully cooked millet balls, broken up
- 1 ¾ cups (420.0 ml)pasteurized whole milk
- 1.0 cup (220.0 ml)filtered water
- 2 ½ tbsp (32.0 g)granulated sugar
- ½ tsp (1.5 g)ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp (3.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Check fully cooked millet balls, broken up is food-grade; fully cook raw cereal or grain flour according to package directions before consumption.
- In a saucepan whisk the grain component into water and simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring, until fully cooked and no raw-flour taste remains.
- Add milk, sugar and cinnamon, then simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring often; thin with hot water if the mixture is too thick to pour.
- For this original vanilla adaptation, add 3 ml pure vanilla extract to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
- Blend briefly for a smooth texture if appropriate, then divide between two mugs or chill promptly to serve cold.
Tips
- Grain or flour components must be cooked thoroughly; dry flour should never be consumed raw.
- Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make fura da nono-style milk with vanilla?
Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 18 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 2 glasses.
How should I store fura da nono-style milk with vanilla?
Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I make fura da nono-style milk with vanilla ahead?
Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (3 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (2 servings): ~542 cal · 16g fat · 83g carbs · 18g protein · 55g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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