Authentic Spanish Horchata De Chufa
A refreshing, creamy Mediterranean beverage made from soaked tiger nuts, traditionally served ice-cold in Valencia.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Tiger nuts (Chufas)
- 1 liter Cold filtered water
- 125 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 strip Lemon zest(optional)
- 500 ml Soaking water
- 1 cup Ice cubes(optional)
- 1 pinch Ground cinnamon(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the tiger nuts thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- 2
Place the tiger nuts in a large bowl, cover with 500ml of water, and soak for 24 hours at room temperature, changing the water once halfway through.
- 3
Drain and rinse the soaked tiger nuts one final time.
- 4
Place the soaked nuts into a high-speed blender with 500ml of the fresh filtered water and the lemon zest.
- 5
Blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture looks like a thick, milky paste.
- 6
Add the remaining 500ml of water and the sugar, then blend for another 30 seconds to incorporate.
- 7
Strain the mixture through a very fine mesh sieve or a nut milk bag into a pitcher, squeezing tightly to extract all the liquid.
- 8
Add the cinnamon stick to the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until ice-cold before serving.
Nutrition per Serving
210
Calories
2g
Protein
32g
Carbs
9g
Fat
4g
Fiber
24g
Sugar
15mg
Sodium
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