Sesame Seed Milk (Leche de ajonjolí)
Sesame seed milk is a delicious way to prepare horchata using sesame seeds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sesame seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 12 cups water
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Heat up a large pan over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and toast for about 5 minutes while stirring almost constantly.
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Immediately transfer the seeds to a large bowl. Break the cinnamon stick into pieces and add it to the bowl along with 6 cups of water. Let the seeds soak for about 3 hours.
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Do this next step in 2 batches. Transfer the sesame seeds, cinnamon and water to a blender. Add 2 more cups of water to the blender and blend until smooth.
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Strain the blended sesame mixture into a pitcher using a fine mesh strainer. Use the back of a spoon to press the liquid through the strainer.
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Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and the remaining water.
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Serve the sesame milk over ice and refrigerate any leftover.
Recipe Notes
- stir the sesame seeds almost constantly while toasting to prevent burning.
- After toasting the seeds immediately transfer them to a bowl to prevent further toasting.
- Use a Mexican cinnamon stick. These break very easily.
- Use a sweetened condensed coconut milk for a dairy-free version.