Kunnu Aya (Nigerian-style Tigernut Milk) Total Time: 14 hours, 10 minutes Yield: about 1 quart A traditional food of both Spain and Nigeria, tigernuts are rich in minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. Theyre also rich in vitamins E and C. Tigernut milk (or Kunnu Aya) is a traditional Nigerian method of preparing tigernuts, which highlights their natural soft, sweet creamy notes and a flavor reminiscent of roasted chestnuts. Ingredients 8 ounces raw, organic tigernuts (buy them here) 1 quart filtered water 1 ceylon cinnamon stick (buy them here) 3 cardamom pods (buy them here) 1/2 cup organic piloncillo or jaggery (available here), optional Instructions Pour the tigernuts and cinnamon stick into a medium-sized mixing bowl, and cover them with warm water. Allow them to soak in the water at least 12 and up to 24 hours, or until softened. Transfer the tigernuts, soaking water, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and jaggery to a high-powered blender, and until they form a smooth paste, adding water as necessary to allow even blending. Allow the paste to sit in the fridge for an hour to rest, and then spoon it into a nut milk bag, press it through, and serve over ice. Why Tigernuts Are Good for You Tigernuts are a rich source of nourishment, and remain a significant source of food for both the poor and the wealthy throughout northwest Africa. They’re rich in minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus, as well as vitamins C and E. They’re a good source of oleic acid (a monounsaturated fat also found in olive oil, avocado and pork fat), and which is associated with increased HDL (good) cholesterol levels. Tigernuts, also a member of the nutsedge family, are also traditionally used in folk medicine along with ginger and mints to treat upset stomachs, digestive issues and irritable bowels. Tigernuts are also a good source of prebiotics (that is food for the good beneficial bacteria in your gut!) like inulin and resistant starch. FYI Tigernuts are Not Nuts And, remember, tigernuts are not nuts. They are tiny tubers with a nut-like flavor and nut-like texture, so for those people who must avoid nuts, tigernut makes an excellent alternative in baking and cooking. Source: nourishedkitchen/tigernut-milk-kunnu-aya/
Posted on: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 08:56:51 +0000
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