SakauPohnpeian Kava Drink
A simplified home preparation inspired by Pohnpeian sakau, using commercial beverage-grade kava rather than traditionally pounded fresh roots. Kava may interact with medicines and is not appropriate for everyone.
Prep
15m
Cook
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Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 60gKava Root Powder (commercial beverage-grade product)
- 1lWater (cool)
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Method
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- 01
Place the kava root powder in a large bowl.
- 02
Pour in the water and stir well until the liquid looks evenly cloudy.
- 03
Let the mixture stand briefly so the powder fully hydrates.
- 04
Knead and squeeze the mixture through a clean cloth into another bowl until the liquid is smooth and opaque.
- 05
Serve the sakau promptly. Do not store it at room temperature.
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