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This dairy-free classic from Valencia is the perfect summer cooler.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":1455,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g Tiger nuts (chufas)","name":"Tiger nuts","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dried","notes":"chufas","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 liter Water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"qt","form":"cold","notes":"Filtered preferred","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"100g Sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"Adjust to desired sweetness","group":"sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 Cinnamon stick","name":"Cinnamon Stick","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"stick","notes":"To infuse while chilling","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 piece Lemon zest","name":"Lemon Zest","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"zest","notes":"Large strip, optional","group":"aromatics","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Thoroughly wash the tiger nuts in cold water until the water runs clear.","group":"Preparation","title":"Thoroughly wash the tiger nuts","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the tiger nuts in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Let them soak in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the tiger nuts","timerMinutes":1440,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Drain and rinse the soaked tiger nuts. Place them in a high-speed blender with about 500 ml (2.1 cups) of fresh water. Blend at high speed until you have a smooth, milky paste.","group":"Blending","title":"Drain and rinse the soaked tiger nuts","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Filter the mixture through a very fine mesh cloth or a nut milk bag into a pitcher. Squeeze well to extract all the liquid, discarding the remaining dry pulp.","group":"Filtering","title":"Filter the mixture through a very fine mesh cloth or a nut milk bag","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Filtering"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the remaining water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the remaining water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Remove the cinnamon and lemon before serving over ice.","group":"Finishing","title":"Chill the horchata","timerMinutes":120,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the most authentic experience, serve your horchata 'granizada' (half-frozen/slushy). Traditional accompaniments include 'fartons', which are long, glazed sweet breads specifically designed for dipping.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Spanish"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["High-speed blender","Nut milk bag or fine cloth","Large bowl","Pitcher"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"l","note":"Approximately four glasses"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Soaking the tiger nuts must be done at least 12 hours in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in a sealed pitcher in the coldest part of the fridge. Stir well before serving as it naturally separates.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold. If frozen, thaw until slushy and blend briefly to restore texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fhorchata_de_chufa_b9e0a73cca%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e78b3cf8-f03d-4362-937b-22f0e401d28c","imageAlt":"Horchata de Chufa — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tiger nut","refreshing","dairy free","spanish drinks","valencia","summer"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Horchata de Chufa","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:17:23.752Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:17:23.752Z","related":[{"id":"apfelschorle_6caee0cc56","slug":"apfelschorle","title":"Apfelschorle","description":"A crisp and refreshing beverage popular in Germany, made by combining chilled apple juice with carbonated mineral water for a light, bubbly treat.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":2,"activeMinutes":2},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["German"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat","low_sodium"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fapfelschorle_6caee0cc56%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5b973458-c13f-4f66-aea7-d9f5cfda03ca","imageAlt":"Apfelschorle — recipe cover","tags":["apple","sparkling","refreshing","non-alcoholic","german-beverage","low-calorie"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":2,"stepCount":2},{"id":"cafe_au_lait_ae9f8d0155","slug":"cafe-au-lait","title":"Café au Lait","description":"A classic French breakfast staple featuring equal parts strong brewed coffee and creamy steamed milk for a perfectly balanced morning beverage.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["French"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcafe_au_lait_ae9f8d0155%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=05353c32-0df1-41ef-9b10-3981dc0da9ac","imageAlt":"Café au Lait — recipe cover","tags":["coffee","french","beverage","morning","steamed milk"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":4},{"id":"sumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba","slug":"cherry-lemon-juice","title":"Cherry Lemon Juice","description":"A refreshing and vibrant Western European beverage blending the sweetness of ripe cherries with the zing of fresh lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["dessert","drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsumo_de_cereja_com_limao_b284846cba%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ac0d265a-e1f1-4435-bb98-a8ca3a53f992","imageAlt":"Cherry Lemon Juice — recipe cover","tags":["cherry","lemon","juice","refreshing","beverage","summer","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5}]}