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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
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Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Emoliente

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

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. 1

    Pour the water into a large pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.

    About 5 min

  2. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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

Storage

Store any leftover emoliente in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warm, or in the microwave.

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