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Tigernut milk (Horchata de chufa) Raw

20-Aug-2015

This was a real discovery for me. Could this possibly be the best vegan milk ever invented? I don’t know about that, but I can definitely say that it is the one I prefer over all the others available. This drink, apart from being raw, has a very complex and nutty aroma and a very beautiful sweet taste, and that is without adding any sugar to it. To cut a long story short, this milk is good, really good! Time for you to find some tigernuts (also known as chufa) and give this preparation a go. My guess? You’ll love it!

Ingredients[ ounces / grams ]
250gtiger nuts (chufas)
800gwater
9oztiger nuts (chufas)
3⅓ cupwater
Instructions
  1. Thoroughly wash the tigernuts, place them into a bowl, cover them with plenty of cold water and let them soak for 18 to 24 hours.
  2. Once the time has elapsed, drain the Tigernuts, tip them into the jug of a blender, add the water of the recipe into the jug and blend the ingredients at high speed for 2 minutes to complete the process.
  3. Strain the obtained liquid using a wet muslin cloth or a nut milk bag to obtain the final milk.
Substitutions and Tips
  • Horchata is best served chilled, with ice, sugar to taste (if desired) and a pinch cinnamon. Another interesting addition lime zest; add a strip of it to the serving glass before pouring the milk into it and the drink will turn into a custard-like flavoured liquid.
Yield, Times and Info
Makes: 600g - 2½ cup
Preparation Time: 5m
Soaking Time: 24h
Total Time: 24h 5m
Storage Times: Keeps for 3 days in the fridge. Shake it before serving.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size: 240g (1 cup)       Calories: 90kcal       Carbohydrate: 15.1g       Starch: 1.3g       Sugar: 13.4g       Fiber: 0.2g       Fat: 4.2g       Saturated Fat: 0.7g       Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g       Protein: 0.4g       Sodium: 38mg       Water: 219g      
Caloric Ratio
62% Carbs
37% Fats
1% Proteins

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