Cookbook:Almond Milk I

Almonds are soaked and ground to make almond milk, a plant-based beverage that can be used as a nondairy milk substitute.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup (100 g) almonds
 * 4 cups (1 l) water
 * Dates (optional)
 * Salt (optional)

Special equipment

 * Blender
 * Cheesecloth
 * Sieve

Procedure

 * 1) Soak the almonds in the water overnight. They should swell and become supple.
 * 2) Grind the soaked almonds and water in a blender. Blend in a pinch of salt and a few dates if desired.
 * 3) Strain the almond mixture through a fine filter to remove the almond solids. Folded cheesecloth or a nut milk bag work well.
 * 4) Use the almond milk immediately or chill.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Almond meal, which is made from the leftover chaff, can be used in smoothies and other recipes that call for almonds or almond flour.