Tiger nut drink, also known as horchata de chufa in Spain and kunu aya or ofio in Nigeria, is a Nigerian drink made from tiger nuts. It is also known as kunu aya.
Overview
The major ingredients used in making the drink are tiger nut, dates, and coconut. Cinnamon, coffee, vanilla essence, sugar and honey are also added to give a unique taste and preserve the freshness of the drink. It is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
Chaff are removed from the blended tiger nut. Tiger nut drink is served cold and must be consumed within 3 days if refrigerated.
See also
References
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