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Alouda

Alouda is a drink with milk and basil seeds, rose syrup and vanilla. Serve

Country
Mauritius
Region
East Africa
Time
35 min
Serves
8
Level
easy
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When to cook it

Best for hot days, hosting, Ramadan or celebration drinks, and non-alcoholic refreshment.. Plan on a easy cook and about 35 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

ice cold

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Chef watch-outs
  • Rushing the base before the raw edge has cooked out.
  • Adding all seasoning early and forgetting to adjust at the end.
  • Cooking on heat that is too high once the dish should be steaming or simmering.
How you know it is ready
  • The aroma should smell rounded rather than raw or sharp.
  • Oil, sauce, broth, or steam should look settled and deliberate.
  • The final texture should match the dish style before you plate it.
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Servings 8

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4 steps 15 min prep 20 min cook 35 min total easy
1
Prepare the base
Rinse or prepare milk and basil seeds, then combine with water in a pot.
prep 05:00
2
Infuse
Simmer with ginger and spices until the drink is deeply flavored.
infuse 15:00
3
Strain and sweeten
Strain while warm, then sweeten and add citrus.
sweeten 06:00
4
Chill
Chill completely and serve cold over ice.
chill 30:00

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