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Adlay Coffee
Roasted adlay brewed as a caffeine-free grain drink with a nutty, toasted aroma, served black or with milk.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 cups
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Ingredients
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Method
- Rinse the adlay quickly, drain very well, and spread it on a towel until the surface is dry.
- Toast in a dry heavy pan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the grains turn deep golden and smell nutty, 12–15 minutes.
- Cool completely, then pulse in a grinder to a coarse coffee-like texture.
- Combine the ground roasted adlay with water and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain through a fine sieve or coffee filter and sweeten to taste.
- Serve hot, or cool and refrigerate for an iced version with milk.