Horchata (tigernut milk)Kunun aya. Tiger Nuts Milk tastes like soya milk, but much better. It has this refreshing nutty taste that I can't describe. Tigernut oil is used in the cosmetic industry.

Home Regional recipes Northern Nigeria Recipes Kunun Aya "Tigernuts Milk" recipe. There are two types usually sold and these are the dry tigernuts and the fresh tigernuts. Kunu Aya is a traditional creamy milk like beverage with a spicy nutty taste….you'd definitely get hooked once you try it. You can cook Horchata (tigernut milk)Kunun aya using 6 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Horchata (tigernut milk)Kunun aya

1. Prepare 1 1/2 cup of Aya (tigernut: soak overnight).
2. It's 1 of small sweet potato.
3. It's of Ginger.
4. Prepare of Dabino (dates).
5. Prepare of Sugar.
6. It's of Milk.

Kunun Aya( Ofio Milk) is a nutritious and refreshing drink, made with Tiger nuts. See how to make this rich drink. It has lots of health benefits and the milk can be used as a substitute for the regular cow's milk. Kunun Aya (Tiger nuts Milk) is native to the Hausas'.

Horchata (tigernut milk)Kunun aya step by step

1. Wash and rinse the nuts, remove dirt and wash again. Set aside and peel the sweet potatoes..
2. Cube the potatoes and wash, set aside as well. In a blender, add the nuts, potatoes, ginger, dates (dabino) and blend until soft. Use a cheesecloth/muslin to squeeze out the milk..
3. Add a little water to the extract and squeeze out more milk. Discard the pulp (flesh) Add sugar and milk & flavour to desired taste (optional). Refrigerate and serve chilled. Voila!.

Tigernut horchata, also known as tigernut milk or horchata de chufa, is regaining popularity outside of Spain because of its numerous health benefits. Tigernut milk is also known as "Kunnu Aya" in the Northern part of Nigeria, "Offio" by Yorubas and referred to as "horchata de chufa" in Spain. Tigernuts are a traditional food of Africa and Spain. The milk is naturally sweet, creamy with a rich and nutty flavour. This tigernut milk recipe is raw, vegan, paleo, and nut-free.