How to make nyemba(cowpeas) milk

When I made nyimo milk, I was here in Bermuda and I thought when I went to Zimbabwe I would try the same with nyemba. I forgot about it, completely. I think when I go to Zimbabwe I get so happy and space out and forget half the things I want to do.

I found some nyemba here in Bermuda. There is a shop here that sells food from India, West Africa and the Carribean Islands. I made some mutakura and it was the best! I made some nyemba milk. Same process with nyimo milk. I have made the milk twice with the option to take the skins off which change the colour of the milk.

Time needed: 4 hours

How to make nyemba milk

Soak nyemba
Soak nyemba in water for at least three hours to overnight.
Optional: Remove the skin
Pulse in a food processor to remove the skin. Skim the skins off.
Blend the beans until a smooth paste forms
Pass the paste through a cheesecloth.
Place a sieve with a cheesecloth above a bowl to collect the milk.
Use the milk.
Drink or make mayonnaise.

Princess Tafadzwa

I am a mom, wife and writer of this blog where I share recipes from Zimbabwe and share craft ideas, patterns and tutorials. I like to make stuff and love to learn new skills. All my patterns and e-books are downloadable from this website.