Plantain Or Banana Wine (Pombe Ya N’Dizi)

1. 1

   Boil the plantains or bananas in the water for 20 minutes, strain and add the sugar to the liquid. Set aside to cool. Pour into a large jar.

2. 2

   Spread both sides of each strip of toast with fresh yeast and drop into strained liquid.

3. 3

   Lightly cover jar with a piece of muslin and store in a cool, safe place for 1 week.

4. 4

   Strain the liquid after 1 week and store in an airtight container for 3 weeks., then open and strain for a third time.

5. 5

   Store in an airtight container for a further 1 month.

6. 6

   Finally, open and strain for the fourth and last time, then bottle as wine and cork.

7. 7

   The wine may now be chilled and served as normal, however, the longer it is left, the more mature it will become, so serve when it suits you.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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