Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of fermented milk (mursik)
- 1/2 cup of roasted groundnuts
- 1/4 cup of toasted sesame seeds
- Salt to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Mortar and pestle or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the roasted groundnuts until they are finely chopped.
2. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until they are golden brown.
3. In a bowl, mix the groundnuts and sesame seeds together.
4. In a separate bowl, add the fermented milk and salt to taste.
5. Pour the groundnut and sesame seed mixture into the fermented milk and stir well.
6. Serve the mursik with groundnuts and sesame seeds chilled or at room temperature.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: None
Temperature:
- Serve chilled or at room temperature
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Almonds or cashews can be used instead of groundnuts.
- Poppy seeds can be used instead of sesame seeds.
Variations:
- Add chopped fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley for extra flavor.
- Add a pinch of cumin or coriander powder for a spicier flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use fermented milk for an authentic mursik taste.
- Toast the sesame seeds over low heat to prevent burning.
- Adjust the salt to your taste preference.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover mursik in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Mursik is best served chilled or at room temperature and does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the mursik in small bowls or cups.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds or chopped herbs.
Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped fresh herbs
Pairings:
- Mursik pairs well with grilled meats or vegetables.
Suggested side dishes:
- Ugali (cornmeal porridge)
- Chapati (flatbread)
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mursik is too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use clean utensils and containers when making and storing mursik.
Food history:
- Mursik is a traditional Kenyan fermented milk drink that is often consumed by the Kalenjin people.
Flavor profiles:
- Mursik has a tangy and slightly sour taste from the fermentation process, which is balanced by the nutty flavor of the groundnuts and sesame seeds.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the mursik as a refreshing drink or as a side dish to a meal.
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Region: Kenyan