Brukina

Brukina, also known as Burkina[1][2], is a Ghanaian drink or beverage made of ground millet and pasteurized milk. Brukina is most popularly produced in the Northern regions of Ghana. It is also known as 'Deger'[3][4]

Overview

Brukina is considered to be a complete meal due to its energy density and high nutrient content[5][6]. It consists mainly of millet, which is one of the world's oldest grains, and milk.

Preparation

Brukina is prepared using millet, fresh cow milk or milk powder, salt, water and sugar. To prepare Brukina:

  • Wash the millet and soak overnight
  • The next morning, drain the water and grind the millet to a rough texture
  • Boil water
  • Fetch the millet into a sieve and use your hands to roll it until you are able to form tiny balls
  • When the water is hot, pour the tiny balls of millet into a colander and cover with lid
  • Cover the colander tightly and allow steam from the hot water to soften it
  • When the tiny balls become soft and cooked, pour into basin and allow to cool
  • Mix with fresh cow milk or milk powder and water and mix
  • Add a little sugar to taste
  • Refrigerate and serve.

Health Benefits

Millet in Brukina contains magnesium, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, Vitamin B etc.

The milk contains Vitamin D and Calcium.[4]

References
  1. "Burkina: Latest millet smoothie in town". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  2. "Recipe: Easy Steps To Prepare Burkina Drink". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  3. "Burkina: Latest millet smoothie in town". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  4. "NEWS". miczd.gov.gh. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
  5. "Burkina the Ghanaian drink you must try". Muse Africa. 2018-01-26. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  6. Dogbevi, Emmanuel (2013-09-05). "FDA trains "Burkina" drink producers in Accra". Ghana Business News. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
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