Ingredients
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1/2
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1/2
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1
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1
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1
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2 1/2
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Directions
Horchata De Almendra (Almond Horchata) from Spain, Real Horchata from Valencia is made with Chufa (Tiger Nut) Unfortunately, Chufa is not available (that I know of) in America A suitable substitute for the Chufas are Almonds, which give the Horchata the same texture and similar taste Horchata is not a dairy product and contains little fat, so it is often referred to as the drink of the gods for it’s rich but low-fat flavor From:dderhak@xmission com I’m assuming that you’ll start with blanched almonds and will use a food processor to grind them , This is really good, creamy, with a nice light lemon flavour but it is a lot of work Blanching almonds is easy though The whole almond with skin on only has to sit 3 minutes in boiling water (off the boil) and then the skin of each almond can easily be popped off using your fingers I reduced the sugar a little I think, didn’t use a measuring cup (never do) but I don’t think I reduced it by half used sea salt & spring water plus the rest I would make this again and like to try it with less almonds as it uses a lot and I think it would be just as creamy using somewhat less Made for Veggie Swap 32 ~ March 2011
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Steps
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The First Step Is to Remove the Skins from the Almonds. |
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the Best Way to Do This Is to Simply Buy Them Already Skinless. |
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If None Are Available, You Will Have to Boil the Skins Off. |
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Put the Almonds in a Pot of Boiling Water and Let Sit Until the Skins Become Very Soft. |
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With Time, the Skins Will Dissolve or Slide Off Easily When Stirred. |
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Boiling the Almonds Is a Pain. |
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Crush or Otherwise Pulverise the Almonds Into a Coarse Powder. |
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If You Boiled Your Almonds to Get the Skins Off, Then Smash Them (or Put Them in a Strong Blender While Adding Some Water) Into a Mush. |
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in a Large Bowl/Container Add the 2.5 Liters of Water With a Pinch of Salt. |
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Slice and Add the Lemon. |
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Now Mix in the Almond Powder (or Mush). Cover the Container and Let It Sit at Room Temperature For 2 Hours. |
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When the Two Hours Are Up, Add the Sugar and Cinnamon Stick. |
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Stir Until Sugar Is Completely Dissolved. |
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Strain the Liquid With a Fine Cloth. |
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15
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This Removes All of the Larger Particles of Almond. |
