Tiger Nut Drink

Chufa (tiger nuts: tubers of the yellow nut sedge, Cyperus esculentus L.) are tiny tuberous roots originally from Egypt and known in antiquity. Brought by the Arabs to Spain, they have been popular since. They taste somewhat like almonds

3 cups chufa (or substitute raw, unsalted almonds)

1 cup cinnamon-flavored

light syrup (1⁄2 cup sugar dissolved in 1 cup boiling water, mixed with 1⁄2 tsp cinnamon, cooled)

• Clean chufa thoroughly and soak in plenty of cold water overnight. Rinse in clean water, repeating until water is completely clear; drain.
• In a food processor, blend chufa with 2 cups water until smooth. Transfer to a covered container and add 1 cup water. Strain through a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
• Squeeze remaining solids to extract all liquid. Stir in syrup.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Serve cold.