Horchata de Chufa
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.
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
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1
Drain and rinse 1 cup soaked overnight dried tiger nuts (chufa). They should feel plump and tender.
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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.
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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.
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4
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.
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5
Serve over ice cubes in tall glasses. Dust lightly with ground cinnamon if desired.