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Spanish Chufa (Tiger Nut) Horchata
Chufa (Cyperus esculentus) a nutty tasting dried tuber grown predominantly in Spain. The tiger nuts are ground and used to make this traditional Spanish beverage.
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Serves
Makes 1 liter
Ingredients
9
ounces
(250g) chufas (tiger nuts)
1
liter
water
1
each
sugar to taste (optional)
1
each
cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
Soak the tiger nuts in water for 24 hours.
Drain and grind nuts until smooth. Add 1 liter water and allow to sit for about 30 minutes.
Press the nuts through a sieve and retain the liquid.
Add sugar (optional) and sprinkle with cinnamon.
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