Ghardaïa lait de poule (litboul, banana and almond shake)

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the raisins and soak them in a little lukewarm water for 15 minutes to soften, then drain; toast the almonds and peanuts in a dry frying pan over low heat for 3 minutes until fragrant and leave to cool.

2. 2

   Peel the bananas, slice them into rounds and put them in the blender with the almonds, peanuts and raisins; blend for about 1 minute into a smooth, even mixture.

3. 3

   Add the cold milk, egg, honey, orange blossom water and pinch of cinnamon, and blend on high speed for 2 minutes until thick, frothy and a pale creamy beige.

4. 4

   Add the ice cubes and blend again for 30 seconds to chill the drink well and make it even frothier; the secret to success is that every ingredient is very cold when blending.

5. 5

   Pour the lait de poule straight away into tall glasses, garnish with crushed pistachios or almonds and serve well chilled. This fortifying drink is famous in Ghardaïa and the M'zab valley, where it is sold in juice shops and tea kiosks.