Cookbook:Almond Milk I

Almond Milk I
Category	Beverage recipes
Yield	4 cups (1 l/1.1 US qt)
Time	10 minutes plus overnight soaking
Difficulty

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Almonds are soaked and ground to make almond milk, a plant-based beverage that can be used as a nondairy milk substitute.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (100 g/3.5 oz) almonds
• 4 cups (1 l/1.1 US qt) water
• Dates (optional)
• Salt (optional)

Special equipment

• Blender
• Cheesecloth
• Sieve

Procedure

1. Soak the almonds in the water overnight. They should swell and become supple.
2. Grind the soaked almonds and water in a blender. Blend in a pinch of salt and a few dates if desired.
3. Strain the almond mixture through a fine filter to remove the almond solids. Folded cheesecloth or a nut milk bag work well.
4. Use the almond milk immediately or chill.

Notes, tips, and variations

• Almond meal, which is made from the leftover chaff, can be used in smoothies and other recipes that call for almonds or almond flour.