Horchata de Chufa

Name: Horchata de Chufa
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 cup dried tiger nuts (chufa), soaked overnight; 4 cups cold water; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 stick cinnamon stick; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; as needed ice cubes

A traditional Valencian tiger nut milk drink that is naturally sweet, creamy, and dairy-free. Plan ahead: the tiger nuts must soak for at least 12 hours before blending.

20 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup dried tiger nuts (chufa), soaked overnight
4 cups cold water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 stick cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp lemon zest
as needed ice cubes

Instructions

1

Drain and rinse 1 cup soaked overnight dried tiger nuts (chufa). They should feel plump and tender.
2

Place the tiger nuts in a blender with 4 cups cold water, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, and 1 stick cinnamon stick. Blend on high speed for 2 minutes until as smooth as possible.
3

Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher, pressing firmly to extract all the liquid. Discard the pulp.
4

Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
5

Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses. Dust lightly with ground cinnamon if desired.

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Questions

Do I need any special equipment for Horchata de Chufa?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses cheesecloth (step 3) and a fine-mesh sieve (step 3). If you do not have one, a clean thin dish towel replaces the cheesecloth.

How many calories are in Horchata de Chufa?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 160 calories, with 2 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 40 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Horchata de Chufa for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the tiger nuts drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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