How To Prepare Spicy Millet Drink
This Spicy millet drink is popularly called Zomkom or Zomkoum. Zomkom is made up of two words – “Zom” which means flour and “Kom” which means water.
Suffice to say, Zomkom literally translates to mean “flour water”. This drink is widely enjoyed in many West African countries such as Ghana, Burkina faso and many more.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Millets are a rich source of fibre which gives you the feeling of being full for longer periods of time. This in turn makes you less hungry.
Millets have polyphenols in high quantity and this helps to remove harmful free radicals from our body.
Millets contain a significant amount of soluble and insoluble fibre that regulates digestion process . It is a good alternative if you intend to go gluten-free.
Note: It is important to state that millet must be consumed in moderation. This is because of the goitrogens present in millets.
Goitrogens are substances capable to suppressing thyroid activity which can lead to goitre. This is because it blocks the absorption of iodine which is very important for thyroid function.
Let me guide you on How to Prepare Spicy Millet Drink
SPICES EXPLAINED
CLOVES; USES AND BENEFITS
Their name comes from the Latin word clavus, which means nail since the shape of a dried clove resembles that of a nail
Cloves are dried flower buds from the clove tree. They are a popular spice that people use in soups, stews, meats, sauces, and rice dishes.
They are also sometimes used to make chai, which is a mixture of tea, spices, and milk popular in India and Pakistan. Used to flavor applesauce, oatmeal, muffins, and cookies.
BENEFITS
The researchers also found that the mouth rinse that contained clove decreased the number of harmful bacteria more than the commercial mouth rinse.
Many herbs and spices are high in antioxidants, which are chemicals that play a part in reducing damage to cells that could lead to cancer.
Researchers found that clove extract reduced the incidence of obesity resulting from a high-fat diet.
GINGER; USES AND BENEFITS
Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale, is a flowering plant that is closely related to turmeric and cardamom. The underground stem, or rhizome, of the ginger plant is commonly known as the ginger root and is well-known for its medicinal properties.
Ginger is usually used for sweet things such as gingerbread, ginger ale, and gingersnap cookies
It’s also commonly used in different drinks and tea. It can also be an ingredient used in stir-fries, marinades, soups, and dressings
BENEFITS
Studies show that people who consume ginger regularly in their diets have a lower risk of high blood pressure and coronary heart disease compared to people who don’t.
Research suggests that ginger supplements may help encourage weight loss in some people.
Used historically as a natural remedy for sea sickness and morning sickness, ginger is perhaps most well-known for its ability to treat nausea and vomiting.
HWENTIA(NEGRO PEPPER)
Negro pepper, also known as Ethiopian pepper, is a type of spice that is native to West Africa.
It is from the Amonaceae family and it is commonly called Hwentia in Akan–Asante, Kimba in Hausa, Uda in Igbo, and Erunje or Erinje in Yoruba.
This is also called as the famous African pepper and is known to be utilised often as a substitute for common pepper.
BENEFITS
Some people believe that it may help to improve digestion and relieve digestive issues such as constipation, bloating, and gas.
It has also been used to help treat respiratory problems, such as coughs and colds.
It has long been used in traditional medicine to help alleviate pain and discomfort associated with various ailments, including headaches, muscle pain, and toothaches
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
2 cups of Millet
1/2 teaspoon of cloves
1/2 teaspoon of Ginger
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
2 strips hwentia
2 Dried chilli
Sugar / honey
DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE SPICY MILLET DRINK
Soak millet in water for 24 hours. Rinse millet with clean water. Remove any chaff and stones
Pour into blender or food processor. Add remaining spices and blend until smooth.
Sieve the mixture with a fine mesh to obtain smooth tasty drink. Add sugar or honey to taste.
Pour in a jar and add ice cubes or refrigerate.
HOW TO STORE ZOMKOM
Wash the bottles with covers properly and sterilize in hot water.Drain the excess water from the bottles
Pour the Zomkom into the sterilized bottles with a funnel.Make sure you don’t fill the bottles to the brim to give space for easy mixing and shaking when ZOMKOM settles at the bottom of bottle.
Put Zomkoum bottles in the refrigerator or freeze to preserve it.
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Ingredients
2 cups of Millet
1/2 teaspoon of cloves
1/2 teaspoon of Ginger
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
2 strips hwentia
2 Dried chilli
Sugar / honey
Instructions
- Soak millet in water for 24 hours. Rinse millet with clean water. Remove any chaff and stones
- Pour into blender or food processor. Add remaining spices and blend until smooth.
- Sieve the mixture with a fine mesh to obtain smooth tasty drink. Add sugar or honey to taste.
- Pour in a jar and add ice cubes or refrigerate.
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Ingredients
2 cups of Millet
1/2 teaspoon of cloves
1/2 teaspoon of Ginger
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
2 strips hwentia
2 Dried chilli
Sugar / honey
Instructions
- Soak millet in water for 24 hours. Rinse millet with clean water. Remove any chaff and stones
- Pour into blender or food processor. Add remaining spices and blend until smooth.
- Sieve the mixture with a fine mesh to obtain smooth tasty drink. Add sugar or honey to taste.
- Pour in a jar and add ice cubes or refrigerate.