Tigernut Milk
Tigernut Milk is a great alternative to coconut milk for anyone who cannot have nuts, seeds, or dairy (like while on AIP or with allergies). Tigernuts are actually tubers, so they're AIP-compliant.MEAL PREP: This is a good item for meal prep as you can make it and store it in the fridge for a week. Note that you'll need to soak the tigernuts for 24-48 hours prior to making the milk.FREEZER: You can freeze the tigernut milk, preferably in ice cube-sized cubes for easy thawing or 1-2 cup servings in a freezer-safe container.VIDEO: Watch the video below for a demonstration on how to make this.
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Tigernuts
- 4 cups Water - divided
- pinch Sea Salt
Instructions
- 24-48 hours ahead of time, place the tigernuts into a jar or bowl and cover with water. Store covered in the fridge for 24-48 hours.
- When ready to make the milk, strain the water out, rinse, and then add the tigernuts, the remaining 2 cups of water, and the pinch of sea salt to a blender. Blend on high for 3-4 minutes, or until there are no chunks remaining.
- Strain the mixture through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth, or a fine mesh sieve. Squeeze or knead as needed to get all of the liquid out. Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Equipment needed: Blender and either a nut milk bag, a piece of cheesecloth, or a fine mesh sieve