Horchata de Almendra (Almond drink)

Almonds add sophistication to this drink, and cinnamon adds piquancy.
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Composition / ingredients

servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 8 % 2 g
Fats 29 % 7 g
Carbohydrates 63 % 15 g
129 kcal
GI: 13 / 0 / 87

Cooking method

Cooking time: 3 h 20 min
Food is different from food, and drink to drink. Spaniards even prefer to turn soups into a drink, probably so that they are absorbed faster. But no one will call this almond drink food, for sure. So, the culinary recipe of Horchata de Almendra - almond milk.
To begin with, we peel almonds, this is in the event that you did not buy a peeled one. Otherwise, you will have to cook the almonds until the skin becomes soft and begins to separate by itself. Cooks say that this is an extra headache.
Grind almonds into powder, it is better to do it in a mortar, although for a long time. But you can also break it in a blender by adding a little water. In a large bowl, dilute salt with warm water (2.5 liters) and add lemon. Then we send the ground almonds there, close the lid and leave at room temperature for two hours.
When two hours have passed, add sugar and cinnamon. stir for a very long time until the sugar is completely dissolved. The liquid is filtered through cheesecloth to remove all large pieces of almonds. Whisk until smooth texture, and the drink is ready. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. But, someone also invented such a storage method - to freeze horchata. Then it lasts longer.

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Lemon - 16   kcal/100g
  • Lemon zest - 47   kcal/100g
  • Almonds nuts - 609   kcal/100g
  • Cinnamon - 247   kcal/100g
  • Granulated sugar - 398   kcal/100g
  • Sugar - 398   kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0   kcal/100g
  • Water - 0   kcal/100g

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