Horchata de chufa is Valencia's most iconic drink. Tigernut is a tuber with fiber and compounds present naturally. This version uses dates as a natural sweetener instead of refined sugar.
Mediterranean
Healthy Chufa Horchata with Cinnamon and Zero Added Sugar
Homemade tiger nut horchata without added sugar: traditional Valencian drink, with natural sweetness from dates. Rich in phosphorus, iron and vitamin E.
- Spain
- Starter
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 90 kcal
- Protein 1 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 16 g
- Fat 3 g
- Sodium 30 mg
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Preparation
Healthy Chufa Horchata with Cinnamon and Zero Added Sugar is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 10 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 5 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g of dried tiger nuts.
- Have ready: 800 ml of cold filtered water.
- Have ready: 4 pitted Medjool dates.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Soak the tiger nuts in cold water for 8-12 hours
Soak the tiger nuts in cold water for 8-12 hours. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Drain and rinse well
Drain and rinse well. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Blend with 800 ml of cold water
Blend with 800 ml of cold water, dates, cinnamon and vanilla in a powerful blender. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Strain through a vegetable milk bag or cheesecloth, pressing well.
Strain through a vegetable milk or cheesecloth bag, pressing well. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Cool the liquid
Refrigerate the liquid. Serve very cold with ice and more cinnamon on top. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Draining the ingredients well prevents the dish from becoming watery or greasy.
- Present the starters at room temperature or warm as indicated in the recipe; The contrast marks the experience.
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