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Horchata de Chufa

Spanish · Drink

A refreshing, creamy, and naturally sweet traditional Spanish beverage made from tiger nuts. This dairy-free classic from Valencia is the perfect summer cooler.

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1 day 15 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time15 min
Cook timeNo cook
Servings4 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Thoroughly wash the tiger nuts

    Thoroughly wash the tiger nuts in cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. Place the tiger nuts

    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.

    1 day

  3. Drain and rinse the soaked tiger nuts

    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.

    3 min

  4. Filter the mixture through a very fine mesh cloth or a nut milk bag

    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.

  5. Add the remaining water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest

    Add the remaining water, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  6. Chill the horchata

    Chill the horchata in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Remove the cinnamon and lemon before serving over ice.

    2 hr

A little kitchen wisdom

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.

What you'll need

High-speed blenderNut milk bag or fine clothLarge bowlPitcher
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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

Soaking the tiger nuts must be done at least 12 hours in advance.

Store & enjoy

Store in a sealed pitcher in the coldest part of the fridge. Stir well before serving as it naturally separates. Serve cold. If frozen, thaw until slushy and blend briefly to restore texture.

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Horchata de Chufa
Step 1 of 6

Thoroughly wash the tiger nuts

Thoroughly wash the tiger nuts in cold water until the water runs clear.