Brukina facts for kids

Brukina, sometimes called Burkina or 'Deger', is a yummy drink from Ghana. It's made from ground millet and special milk that's been pasteurized. People in the northern parts of Ghana love to make it.

What is Brukina?

Brukina is more than just a drink; it's like a mini-meal! It gives you lots of energy and has many good nutrients. The main ingredients are millet and milk. Millet is a very old grain that has been grown for thousands of years around the world.

Why is Brukina so Nutritious?

This drink is packed with good stuff because of its ingredients. Millet provides lots of energy and important vitamins. Milk adds protein and calcium, which are great for growing bodies. Together, they make Brukina a really healthy choice.

How Brukina Helps You

Because Brukina has so much energy and nutrients, it can help you stay full and active. It's a popular choice for people needing a quick and healthy boost. It's especially common in Ghana's Northern regions.

A Taste of Ghana

Brukina is a special part of Ghanaian cuisine. It shows how local ingredients can be used to create delicious and healthy foods. Trying Brukina is a great way to experience a bit of Ghanaian culture!

How to Make Brukina

Making Brukina is a fun process! You will need millet, fresh cow milk (or milk powder), salt, water, and sugar. Here are the steps:

• First, wash the millet very well.
• Then, let the millet soak in water overnight. This makes it soft.
• The next morning, drain all the water from the millet.
• Grind the soaked millet until it has a rough texture. It shouldn't be too fine.
• Now, boil some water in a pot.
• Take the ground millet and put it into a sieve.
• Use your hands to roll the millet around in the sieve. This helps it form tiny balls.
• When the water is hot and steaming, place the sieve with the millet balls over the pot.
• Cover the sieve tightly with a lid. The steam from the hot water will cook the millet balls.
• Let the steam soften and cook the tiny millet balls.
• Once they are soft and cooked, pour them into a large bowl.
• Let the cooked millet cool down completely.
• Now, mix the cooled millet with fresh cow milk. If you use milk powder, mix it with water first.
• Stir everything together well.
• Add a little sugar to taste. You can add more or less depending on how sweet you like it.
• Finally, put your Brukina in the refrigerator to chill.
• Serve it cold and enjoy your homemade Brukina!