Lamugee/Lamugin (Spicy Rice Drink)

Originally from Ghana, lamugee (or lamugin) is a delicious West African drink prepared with rice, ginger, and other spices, giving it a distinctly spicy and very pleasant flavor.

It’s a great refreshment on a hot summer day and it’s best served cold.

Lamugee (Spicy Rice Drink)

Aderinsola Adeosun

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine African

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup rice or millet
• 1/2 tsp cloves Pepre
• 1 piece ginger
• 1 dried chili pepper
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Ice cubes
• 1 L cold water
• 1/2 cup powdered milk optional

Instructions

 

• Soak the rice/millet overnight so it is easier to blend.
• Wash and chop the ginger.
• Put all the spices and the rice/millet in a blender and blend till you achieve a smooth consistency.
• Strain through a mesh to remove any rice/millet pieces.
• Add sugar, ice cubes, and milk to taste (optional).

Notes

Keyword lamugin, spicy rice drink

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Aderinsola Adeosun

Aderin is a Nigerian foodie who is extremely passionate about the African culture and food. Aderin is currently living in Europe where she studies Public Alimentation.