How to Make Almond Milk
Almond milk is a great alternative to cow’s milk as it is cholesterol and lactose-free. Almond milk is suitable for vegans and vegetarians as it does not contain animal products.
Yield: 8
Materials
- 250 g dry whole almonds 9 oz
- 1650 ml water 1.75 quarts
Instructions
- Rinse the almonds and soak them with clean water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain.
- Put 1 portion of soaked almond into a blender, then add in 3 portions of water (the ratio of soaked almond to water is 1: 3).
- A process on high speed until the almonds are very fine.
- Strain through a colander lined with cheesecloth (hold up the cloth and lightly squeeze out the milk).
- Strain the almond milk again into a microwave-safe glass bowl.
- Cook on high (1000 W) in the microwave until boiling, about 12-13 minutes (the almond milk will become thicker after cooking).
- Sweeten to taste and serve warm or cold.