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Boza Bulgarian Drink

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Ingredients

  • Two litres of water
  • ½ cup boza with sugar or homemade ferment
  • 1 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • For homemade ferment:
  • One teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • One tablespoon grilled flour

Instructions

  • To make a homemade ferment, you will need to mix sugar, water, and grilled flour and make a smooth paste. Transfer the mixture to a glass jar and use a cotton cloth to cover it. Let the jar rest at room temperature for a couple of days for fermentation. Ensure to shake the jar multiple times a day.
  • Use a skillet to dry-roast the flour. Ensure to stir frequently to avoid burning. Allow the flour to cool down and transfer it to a deep pan.
  • Mix cold water in the flour to create a smooth puree. Pour the remaining water gradually. Ensure that there are no lumps in your mixture.
  • Lastly, add sugar and put the pan on the heat until it boils. Keep the flame on medium-high.
  • The boiling process should take around six minutes, and throughout this time, continue to stir the mixture. It will ensure that the Boza does not stick at the pan’s bottom.
  • Let the mixture cool down and come to 36-38-degree Celsius. Thereafter add homemade ferment or glass of Boza.
  • Transfer the Boza mix to a glass jar or bottle and seal properly. Leave it in a warm place for fermentation.
  • Make sure to shake a couple of times a day.
  • Overall it will take 24 to 36 hours to prepare the drink. Once ready, you can store it in the refrigerator and enjoy it.
  • It is better to consume the Boza within four days of making it.
  • Put aside ½ cup to make a new batch.

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