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Palm fruit juice, a rich and flavorful extract, is a cornerstone ingredient in traditional soups like Ofe Akwu and Banga. Gotten from the pulp of ripe palm fruits, this vibrant orange-red juice is bursting with natural oils and nutrients.
This 5-minute video demonstrates the step-by-step process of extracting palm fruit juice using traditional manual methods. The video was produced by a small-scale palm oil producer in Nigeria.
Palm Fruit Juice
A rich and flavorful extract, a major ingredient in traditional soups.
Ingredients
- Palm fruit
- Hot water
Instructions
- Wash your palm fruit properly. You may need to each 2-3 times for best results.
- Transfer to a pot and add water to the level of the palm fruit.
- Boil for 35-45 minutes or till soft.
- Crush with either a mortar and pestle, a bottle or a food processor.
- Pour hot water into the crushed palm fruit according to the consistency you want.
- Squeeze out the chaff, strain and there you go!
- You can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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