Pain de Singe (Baobab Fruit Drink)
This refreshing Senegalese drink, known as 'monkey bread' due to the baobab fruit's texture, is a delightful blend of tart and sweet. It offers a unique flavor profile and a good source of vitamin C. Enjoy it chilled as a revitalizing beverage.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 2 hr 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 100 gdried baobab fruit pulp
- 1,000 mlwater
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 0.5 tspvanilla extract
- 0.5 tsporange blossom water(optional)
for serving
- 1 cupice(optional)
Equipment
fine-mesh sieve · large bowl · pitcher
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the dried baobab fruit pulp in a large bowl.
About 1 min
- 2
Pour the water over the baobab pulp, ensuring it is fully submerged.
About 1 min
- 3
Let the mixture soak for at least 15 minutes to soften the pulp, or up to 30 minutes for a stronger flavor.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: The longer it soaks, the more flavor will be extracted from the baobab.
- 4
Using clean hands, gently massage and squeeze the baobab pulp in the water to extract all the flavor and nutrients.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: This step is crucial for getting all the goodness out of the fruit.
- 5
Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pitcher or bowl, pressing firmly on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Discard the remaining pulp after straining.
- 6
Stir in the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and optional orange blossom water until the sugar is fully dissolved.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Taste and adjust sugar to your preference.
- 7
Chill the baobab drink in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Serving it very cold enhances the refreshing qualities of the drink.
- 8
Serve over ice, if desired.
Keep it good
Store the baobab drink in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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