Melon Seed Drink Horchata Food

MELON SEED DRINK (HORCHATA)

Steps:

• Place the melon seeds in a blender and pulverize as finely as possible.
• Combine the pulp, sugar, lime rinds and water in a large jug or bowl.
• Let sit for 4 hours.
• Strain through a cloth extracting all liquid possible.
• Drink and enjoy.

HORCHATA DE PEPITA DE MELóN

Steps:

• Combine the water with the sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugar has dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
• Put the cantaloupe seeds and almonds in a food processor or spice grinder and process until completely pulverized, with a flour like texture. Stir the ground seeds and lime zest into the water.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Stir, then strain into a pitcher through a sieve or colander lined with cheese-cloth. Strain again, this time pressing the solids with the back of a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Serve over ice.
• To make the dried cantaloupe seeds, cut a cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds. Rinse the seeds and drain them thoroughly, then spread them in a single layer and leave them out in the sun to dry for a full day. If you can't dry them outside, put them in the oven at the lowest temperature possible for 4 to 6 hours. Either way, stir them occasionally so they'll dry completely and evenly. You can use the cantaloupe flesh to make an agua fresca. Just blend it with water and sweeten to taste.

HONEYDEW HORCHATA

Steps:

• Cut the honeydew in half and scoop the flesh, seeds and liquid into a blender.
• Add a couple tablespoons each of the lime juice and sugar, along with the 2 cups. water.
• Blend until very smooth, adding a little more water if necessary.
• Add more lime juice and sugar to your taste now.
• Serve immediately over ice, or refrigerate up to a couple hours before serving.

HORCHATA DE MELON

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender and whirl until very smooth.
• Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour (and up to 8 hours).
• When ready to serve, strain through a fine sieve and serve over ice cubes.