{"product_id":"chufa-nuts-nt-11","title":"Chufa Nuts for Spanish Horchata de Chufa Shakes","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Recipe below.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet and refreshing, Horchata de Chufa is one of Spain's most beloved drinks. This Valencian classic is a frosty shake with a rich, nutty flavor blended with lemon and cinnamon. It's a classic summer treat, served fresh at 'horchaterias' across the region. You can make an authentic horchata de chufa at home using these excellent dried chufas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHorchata de Chufa is made of ground chufa nuts (actually the roots of the chufa plant) grown in the Valle de Nito in Spain. Our finest dried Valencian chufas are grown by Chufas Bou in Valencia, a leader in quality since 1945. They have a protected designation, D.O. Chufa de Valencia (Denomination of Origin).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa horchata de chufa is a Spanish product (completely different from Mexican horchata, which is made from rice). It is a favorite across Spain, but particularly in \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/valencia\"\u003eValencia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/murcia\"\u003eMurcia\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/andalucia\"\u003eAndalucía\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChufas (also called tiger nuts) are an edible tuber considered a superfood due to their health benefits and nutritional properties. Packed with fiber and nutrients, they are touted for digestive and antioxidant benefits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis package of dried Chufa nuts is enough to make about 4 quarts\/liters of Horchata.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINGREDIENTS:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 pound (250 gr – 1.5 cups) chufa nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 quart (liter) of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cinnamon stick (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp grated lemon peel (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 1 cup of sugar (try less the first time - you can always add more!) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eINSTRUCTIONS:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the chufa nuts in water for 24 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a blender, grind the nuts, water, cinnamon, sugar and lemon until you have an even, smooth mixture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it settle for a half an hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the paste through a strainer to obtain fresh horchata.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate for at least an hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish in the freezer for 20 minutes until slightly slushy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMakes 1 quart\/liter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064357580883,"sku":"nt-11","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/nt-11_89c363f2-44da-4594-8531-9f137c73aefc.jpg?v=1787743429","url":"https:\/\/tienda.com\/products\/chufa-nuts-nt-11","provider":"La Tienda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}