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Pili Milk
A naturally creamy plant-based drink made from soaked pili nuts, blended smooth with cold water and a small amount of salt and sweetener.
- Prep time
- 10 min plus soaking
- Cook time
- 10 min plus chilling
- Yield
- 4 cups
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Ingredients
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Method
- Soak raw pili kernels in plenty of water for 4 hours under refrigeration, then drain and rinse.
- Blanch the kernels in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain, and cool briefly; this improves hygiene and softens them for blending.
- Blend the pili with 2 cups fresh potable water until very smooth.
- Blend in the remaining water, salt, sweetener, and optional vanilla until the pili drink is uniform and lightly frothy.
- For a smoother drink, strain through a clean nut-milk bag; for a fuller drink, leave the fine pili solids suspended.
- Heat the milk to at least 74°C / 165°F while stirring, then cool rapidly in an ice bath.
- Transfer to a clean bottle, refrigerate immediately, shake before serving, and consume within 3 days.