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Nut milk
Ethan • 18 August 2019
Nut milk has become extremely popular, but you don't need to spend money on the premade stuff. Enjoy some homemade nut milk for a fraction of the price and a far better taste by following these simple steps.
How to make your nut milk
Ingredients:
Your nut type of choice
Water
Optional sweetener. This could be agave syrup, honey, or anything else you fancy to be honest.
Step 2 - Roast the nuts. Go for 15 minutes at 200 degrees for a fan oven, 220 for a non-fan oven. If you think they look like they could do with a bit longer then put them back in for another 5 minutes, but don't burn them as you can't get rid of that taste very easily.
Step 3 - Soak the nuts. Put all of your roasted nuts (de-shelled if using hazelnuts/peanuts) into a glass and fill that glass with water. Refrigerate and leave for a minimum of 8 hours.
Step 4 - Blend the nuts with water in a food processor/juicer. Use a simple ratio of 1 part nut to 2 parts water for your first attempt, this will give a fairly average consistency and you can modify it from there.
Step 5 - Strain the nut milk. Pour your nut milk through a straining bag (available online just search 'nut milk bag'), and into something like a measuring jug or similar; we would recommend something with a small spout. Alex thought of a clever way to leave the bag by tying it onto a cupboard handle so you don't have to hold it and can carry on your day. Do give the pulp a squeeze inside the bag to get as much of the milk out as you can though!
Step 6 - Pour the milk into a bottle of your choice, refrigerate and enjoy. Your nut milk is finished and ready to go. We recommend using it within 72 hours otherwise it can start to turn and just isn't as enjoyable.
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