Enjoy this delicious traditional drink from El Salvador, horchata de ajonjolí. A blend of toasted sesame seeds, milk or water, sugar, and vanilla for a unique and refreshing flavor.
This delicious beverage is one of many varieties of horchatas made in El Salvador, and one of the tastiest.
The full recipe includes toasted sesame seeds, milk or water, sugar, and optionally, vanilla.
Horchata de Ajonjolí
Ingredients
1 cup of Sesame seeds
1 cup of Milk
3 cups of Water
Vanilla
Sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare horchata de ajonjolí, first toast the seeds carefully in a skillet to prevent them from browning too much.
Step 2 : Once toasted, let them cool in a wide container.
Step 3 : Next, place the toasted seeds in the blender along with the milk and water, and blend until no whole seeds remain in the mixture.
Step 4 : Then, strain the mixture using a fine sieve or a colander cloth to extract as much horchata as possible.
Step 5 : Finally, add sugar to taste and vanilla (optional) to the strained horchata.
Step 6 : To enjoy this refreshing drink, serve it cold.
Step 7 : You can also prepare a thick porridge by adding cornstarch and boiling the mixture until it thickens.
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