Emoliente
Emoliente is a traditional Peruvian warm beverage, cherished for its soothing properties. This herbal drink combines a variety of botanicals, offering a comforting and fragrant experience. It's perfect for a relaxing moment or as a natural pick-me-up.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 35 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 93 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 2 lwater
- 30 gbarley
- 10 ghorsetail, dried
- 10 galfalfa, dried
- 10 gflaxseed
- 1 pcslemon, sliced
- 0.5 pcsapple, sliced
- 5 gquillay bark, dried
- 1 pcslime, for serving
- 30 gbrown sugar(optional)
Equipment
fine-mesh sieve · large pot · pitcher
The method
Step by step
- 1
Pour the water into a large pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
About 5 min
- 2
Add the barley, horsetail, alfalfa, flaxseed, lemon slices, apple slices, and quillay bark to the boiling water.
Cook’s note: Ensure all ingredients are submerged in the water.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the mixture simmer gently for at least 20 minutes.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Simmering longer will extract more flavor and beneficial properties from the herbs.
- 4
Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pitcher or heatproof container, discarding the solids.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Press the solids gently to extract any remaining liquid.
- 5
If desired, stir in the brown sugar until it completely dissolves.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference, or omit for a sugar-free drink.
- 6
Serve the emoliente warm, garnished with a fresh lime slice.
Cook’s note: You can keep the emoliente warm in a thermos for a few hours.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 93.3kcal
- Protein
- 1.7g
- Carbs
- 21g
- Fat
- 1.4g
- Fibre
- 3.6g
- Sugar
- 10.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftover emoliente in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warm, or in the microwave.
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