Emoliente

Name: Emoliente
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 1/2 cup toasted barley; 2 tbsp whole flaxseeds; 2 tbsp dried horsetail; 1 tbsp dried cat's claw bark; 1 plantain peel, washed; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, strained; 3 tbsp brown sugar

A comforting warm Peruvian herbal tonic made with toasted barley, flaxseed, dried herbs, and a splash of lime juice.

40 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

PeruvianNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

8 cups water
1/2 cup toasted barley
2 tbsp whole flaxseeds
2 tbsp dried horsetail
1 tbsp dried cat's claw bark
1 plantain peel, washed
2 tbsp fresh lime juice, strained
3 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

1

Combine 8 cups water, 1/2 cup toasted barley, 2 tbsp whole flaxseeds, 2 tbsp dried horsetail, 1 tbsp dried cat's claw bark, and 1 washed plantain peel in a large pot over high heat.
2

Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until viscous.
3

Strain the herbal liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher and discard the solids.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp strained fresh lime juice and 3 tbsp brown sugar until completely dissolved, then serve warm.

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Questions

What is Emoliente?

A comforting warm Peruvian herbal tonic made with toasted barley, flaxseed, dried herbs, and a splash of lime juice. This reference files it under Peruvian non-alcoholic drink: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Emoliente?

The entry for Emoliente calls for 3 tbsp brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Emoliente gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Emoliente is 1/2 cup toasted barley. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Emoliente low-carb?

A serving of Emoliente carries 20 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 100 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 20 percent.

How many calories are in Emoliente?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 90 calories, with 2 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 1 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 10 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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