Muratina has played an important role in the social and cultural traditions of the Kikuyu Community.
It is an alcoholic drink that is popular with the Kikuyu community. It is made from a special fruit.
The tree is known as the “sausage tree” (Kigelia Africana) due to the long, sausage-like fruits it bears.
The drink is used in various social functions such as weddings, birth celebrations, initiations, weddings and other special occasions.
The festive season brings family and friends together.
Making Muratina is a good way to celebrate this holiday season.
Here's how to make muratina at home;
Ingredients
- Sugar cane juice
- Fruits from the sausage tree
- Honey
The amount of the ingredients depends on how much muratina you would like to make.
Preparations
Step 1
Open up the fruit (sausage fruit) and cut it into pieces.
Step 2
Leave it to dry in the sun for a few hours.
Step 3
After sun-drying, boil them in water for around 30 minutes.
Step 4
After boiling the fruits, sun-dry them again and add a considerable amount of sugarcane juice.
This is the point where you add honey as well to your liking.
Step 5
Leave it out in a warm place in a jerrycan.
Step 6
It should be left in a warm place to ferment for around four days.
The longer it stays, the more alcohol-concentrated it will be.
Step 7
It will have fermented enough when it becomes a little sour and has an alcoholic odour.
Serve to family members and friends this festive season, possibly with grilled meat and enjoy.
