Recipe: to make Almond Milk

Step 1

Soak the almonds overnight in freshwater.

Step 2

Drain the almonds and discard the water.

Step 3

Add the soaked almonds to a blender and 5 cups of water and blend at high speed for 1 to 2 minutes (in this step, add the salt and dates if you choose to).

Step 4

Strain through a canvas fabric, nut milk bag or fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.

Step 5

Store in a closed bottle for up to 3-4 days.