Hazel (Corylus avellana)

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Hazelnut milk

  • Makes: 1 litre
  • Time: 15 min + overnight soaking
  • From: Hazel

Ingredients

  • 150 g shelled hazelnuts
  • 1 litre water, plus water for soaking
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 pitted dates or 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Method

  1. Soak the nuts overnight in cold water; drain and rinse them.
  2. Blend them for 1 to 2 minutes with 1 litre of fresh water, the salt and the dates, if using, until fine.
  3. Pour through a nut-milk bag or fine cloth and squeeze well.
  4. Pour into a clean bottle and chill. Shake before use.

Storing: 3 days in the fridge. The pulp can be dried and used in biscuits or granola.

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