Five simple homemade vegetable milk recipes
'14.07.2018'
Source: Hochu.ua
Grandma's time had already passed, when it was considered that milk was doubly more useful if it was drunk with warm steam. Yes, we remember from childhood, as we were taught that cow's milk is rich in calcium and should be drunk to strengthen bones. The error came out. It turns out that all the usefulness, namely calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D, which work in unison, negates galactose.
Sugar is bad. It causes osteoporosis (weakness of the bones), as well as accelerated aging of the body and brain. In addition, casein is poorly absorbed by the body, and many people are allergic to lactose, writes Hochu.ua. And while the benefits of animal milk cannot be argued with certainty, an alternative has to be found. And this means that every year more and more people switch to the side of milk on the basis of various plant components and water: soybean, coconut, almond, oatmeal, sesame, pumpkin, rice, poppy and others.
Vegetable milk can be bought already prepared, but if there is a desire, it is better to cook it yourself. So you will be convinced that milk is twice tastier if you made it yourself. In addition, you can be confident in the quality of the product, and that it does not contain any additives. Moreover, for the development does not require special equipment or special skills (or the presence of a huge animal, as in the case of cow's milk). And as the main ingredient, you can try any nuts and cereals.
Soy milk
This is the most common type of vegetable milk and the most fat (2%). Probably, this is the only non-animal milk from which cottage cheese and cheese are made. And in Japan and China, soy milk is even more popular than usual. We are sure that you have heard about it, and maybe even tasted it, because it can be easily purchased in large supermarkets and in all sorts of vegetarian shops.
This product contains a large amount of calcium, potassium, zinc and iron, as well as folic acid, which is important for the proper functioning of the nervous system. In addition, it is well absorbed by the human body and speeds up the metabolism.
Recipe:
1 glass of dry soybeans = 700 - 800 ml of soy milk.
Soak soybeans in cold water on 6-12 hours in a deep bowl (the grains will double in size). To avoid a grassy taste during soaking, you need to change the water several times and clean the beans from the husk. Pour the cleaned and washed soybeans into a blender, add a little water (the water level is a bit higher than the beans) and start beating until you get soy puree. Gradually add the remaining water. As a result, you need to pour 1 l of water into the blender - you should get a white homogeneous mass.
The smaller grains will be whipped, the more milk will be produced. Pour the mass into the pan and, after boiling over low heat, simmer for 15-20 minutes, until a delicious creamy smell appears. Stay close to the pan, because the milk is very foamy and you need to remove the foam. Cool the mixture and strain it through a sieve and cheesecloth. Get a gentle and rich soy milk. Optionally, you can add a little vanilla.
Coconut milk
If you are ready to fall in love with new milk, be sure to try coconut (no, this is not the liquid that is inside the nut). It is tender and with a sweet aroma, and its taste is sweeter than that of all other types of milk. But do not be afraid, it contains very little sugar, and there is no fructose at all in its composition. Useful properties include: improving digestion, lowering blood pressure and normalizing metabolic processes.
By the way, coconut and all products from it contain lauric acid, which contributes to the fight against viruses and strengthens the immune system. Unfortunately, for people with liver and gallbladder disease, its use is contraindicated.
Recipe:
1 coconut = 450-500 ml of coconut milk.
We break a coconut and accurately we get pulp (dexterity of hands and no fraud). Rub this flesh on a coarse grater. To make the milk more saturated, you do not need to clean the coconut from thin brown skin, since most of the fats and healthy substances are concentrated under it. Pour the coconut chips into a saucepan and pour hot water in the following proportions: 1 a glass of grated coconut: 1,5 a glass of boiling water. Cover with a lid and leave to cool completely - insist. After 2 hours, beat the steamed chips with a blender. Squeeze the coconut pulp carefully using gauze - all leaked is the very coconut milk.
In the cold, thick creamy coconut cream is separated from coconut milk. They can be removed and used separately, but you can leave (then the milk will be fatter), and just shake the milk before drinking. Store in the refrigerator for no more than two days.
Almond milk
Almond milk is a great option for fasting days or for making delicious cocktails (the perfect milkshake with it). Like cow's milk, it is a source of calcium, but in addition it contains fat, which helps it to digest. Of the benefits: lowers blood glucose levels, improves the condition of hair and skin, improves muscle tone.
Milk tastes soft, without expressive notes, but with a nutty flavor, cream-colored with a viscous structure (for a traditional white color, just in hot water you need to peel off the nuts). You can adjust the saturation of milk to your liking by adding different amounts of water. Obese or diabetic people should choose another milk.
Recipe:
1 a glass of unroasted almonds = 1,2 almond milk
Almonds are poured on 8-10 hours (possible overnight) with plenty of cold water. Then drain and rinse the nuts. To make it easier to peel, you can pour almonds with boiling water for 15 minutes. But the skin does not need to be removed. We throw in the blender almonds, water (gradually pour in a glass of water 4), vanilla and for a sweet note, we advise you to throw a date 3 (you can also use regular sugar, but it will not be so useful).
Beat at high speed 1-2 minutes. Strain the milk through cheesecloth, thoroughly squeeze the cake until the last drop. All almond milk is ready! It can be stored in the refrigerator 2-3 of the day.
Tip! Do not throw almond cake, and make cookies. Add banana and dried fruits, kneaded with a fork, form thin biscuits and dry in the oven. It turns out a light and tasty snack.
To try milk from other nuts, change the soaking time: hazelnuts, peanuts and pine nuts: 8 hours, walnuts: 4 hours, cashews: 2 hours, pistachios: not soaked.
Rice milk
If someone may be allergic to nuts, soybeans, oatmeal, because of which they need to give up their milk, then rice is suitable for absolutely everyone! Plus: it has a relatively low cost. It is light, sweet, well absorbed and cleanses the body. It helps to get rid of stress, prevents depression (vitamins of group B) and strengthens the immune system. Moreover, it is very nutritious, respectively, it can provide a feeling of satiety for a long time. Rice milk is made from fresh ground rice grain (not to be confused with rice water, which is used for stomach disorders).
Recipe:
100 grams of rice = 1 l of rice milk
It is more useful to use brown rice for cooking, but white is also possible. Then choose more round varieties. Soak rice for the night. Then we throw the already washed grains into the blender and add a glass of 1 (250 grams) of water. After grinding, pour the mixture into a saucepan and set on medium heat.
With constant stirring, first bring to a boil and then cook for about 5 minutes (letting the rice base thicken). The main rule: stir continuously to avoid lumps. Remove from heat. Continuing to stir slowly pour in a glass of water 3. It remains to strain and rice milk is ready. Store in the refrigerator no more than 4 – 5 days.
Sesame milk
Milk from sesame seeds need to be prepared at least once independently in order to appreciate all its advantages. And by the way, there are a lot of them - this milk combines the usefulness (calcium in 8 is more than cow's milk) and delicate taste. Some are frightened by a slight bitterness of sesame milk, but you can get rid of it by adding a natural sweetener (honey, dried fruits, coconut sugar, etc.). When the body lacks calcium, we want sweets. Therefore, one glass of such a drink per day will help to cope with the rabid cake, and also strengthen the bones. The recipe is also suitable for milk from other seeds: flax, chia, pumpkin, hemp, etc.
Recipe:
100 grams of fresh sesame = 1 l of sesame milk
Soak sesame on 4 – 8 hours. The longer the sesame stays in the water, the tastier the milk will turn out. Drain the water (get rid of all the harmful in the seeds) and wash the seeds. In a blender to the washed sesame add about a glass of water and honey. We advise you to add a pinch of vanilla. We grind grains to uniformity and the formation of a fluffy foam. Then pour the water into the blender to the desired thickness of milk (approximately 1 l). To be ready, it remains just to strain the milk through a sieve. Store sesame milk in the fridge 2-3 of the day. Bonus: mix cake with honey and get delicious sesame halvah.
Yes, with such milk you will not be able to feel Cleopatra and take a rejuvenating bath. After all, to make so much milk you need slaves yourself. But replacing cow milk with vegetable milk, you will notice changes in your body in a few weeks. Yes, and the rest will also notice, because the skin, nails, hair, everything will show for you. So blender on alert and go!
