Receta de Horchata de Chufa - Horchata Tiger Nut Drink Recipe
La Tienda Kitchens
- 15 minutes
- 4 8-10 oz servings

Ingredients
- 1/2 lb chufa nuts
- 4 1/2cups of cold water
- 1small cinnamon stick, crushed or ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1tsp grated lemon zest (optional)
- 1cup sugar (try less the first time - you can always add more!)
Preparation
STEP 1
Add the chufa nuts to a large bowl and fill with enough cold water to cover the nuts by one inch. Soak the chufa nuts for 24 hours.
STEP 2
After 24 hours, drain the chufa nuts and rinse them under cold water. Add half of the nuts and all of the cinnamon to a blender with ½ of the cold water. Blend on high until you have a smooth mixture. Add the remainder of the nuts, the remainder of the cold water, sugar and lemon zest and blend again until you have an even, smooth mixture.
STEP 3
Let it settle for a half an hour.
STEP 4
Press the paste through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, pushing down on the mixture to release all the liquid. Discard what is left in the sieve. Transfer the horchata to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors develop.
STEP 5
Finish in the freezer for 20 minutes until slightly slushy. Remove from the freezer, give the horchata a stir, pour into glasses and serve with a straw.
Serve as a cool afternoon treat on a hot summer day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories 444; Total Fat 11.4 gr (15%); Saturated Fat 2.1 gr (11%); Cholesterol 0 mg ; Sodium 29 mg (1%); Total Carbohydrates 88.7 gr (32%); Fiber 14.4 gr (51%); Sugars 58.6 gr ; Protein 2.9 gr; Vitamin D 0%; Calcium 1%; Iron 29%; Potassium 5%.
* Percent Daily Values are based on 2000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.