Adoyo (nigerian Ogi Beverage)
Thai dish with ogi water, ripe pineapple, lemongrass leaves.

- prep 9 min
- cook 21 min
- total 30 min
- serves 4
- intermediate
- Nigeria
Ingredients
- to taste ogi water
- to taste ripe pineapple
- to taste lemongrass leaves
- to taste lemons
- to taste white sugar
Steps
- Combine the ogi water, pineapple, and lemongrass leaves in a pot.
- Simmer for at least 45 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cool completely.
- Once cool, strain out the solids.
- Place the sugar in a pot.
- Slowly melt it over medium heat, stirring, and cook until it reaches a light brown caramel.
- Stir some hot water into the caramel to make a sauce—if you use cold water, it will crystallize.
- Set aside.
- Sweeten the strained liquid with the caramel sauce, and serve.
Adapted from “Adoyo (Nigerian Ogi Beverage)”, Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0. This adaptation is shared under the same licence.