Chickpeas contain a lot of protein, fiber, and minerals that are good for the body. Drinks made from chickpeas will definitely be very nutritious, right? Let’s cook with TasteVN to discover 5 simple ways to make chickpea milk right away!
1. Chickpea Milk
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Preparation
1 hour
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chickpea Milk For 4 people
Chickpeas 100 gr Filtered water 1 liter
How to Make Chickpea Milk
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Soak the Chickpeas
Wash 100g of chickpeas and soak them for 1 – 2 hours until they swell and soften.
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Blend milk
You put the soaked chickpeas into the blender with 1 liter of clean water and blend until smooth.
Then you pour all the blended chickpeas into a filter bag or sieve, squeeze or press hard to extract the smoothest chickpea water.
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Cook milk
Put the filtered blended chickpea mixture into a pot and cook on the stove over medium or low heat, stirring evenly and continuously while cooking to prevent the chickpeas from burning at the bottom.
Cook the milk for about 20 – 25 minutes, when the milk thickens and starts to boil gently, the chickpea milk is ready! Turn off the heat and let the milk cool slightly before enjoying.
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Final Product
The final product of chickpea milk will have a delicious, creamy aroma from the chickpeas. This will be a nutritious drink for your whole family.
If you like sweet milk, you can add sugar, stir well, and enjoy it for a tastier experience. Let’s head to the kitchen and get started.
2. Almond Chickpea Milk
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Preparation
1 hour
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Almond Chickpea Milk Serves 4
Chickpeas 70 gr Almonds 30 gr Filtered water 1 liter
How to choose quality almonds
- When buying almonds, you should choose those with intact outer shells, uniformly plump nuts, a thin, undamaged skin, and no broken pieces.
- Quality almonds will have a light, distinctive fragrance, without any sour or damp smells. When bitten, the nut should be slightly crunchy, with a rich, buttery flavor, not overpowering, and not bland or sour.
- When purchasing, you should carefully check the labels, barcodes, origin, and expiration dates. Do not buy if any of this information is missing, incomplete, or shows signs of being tampered with.
- You should also avoid buying nuts that show signs of spoilage, such as black spots, insect infestations, peeled skin, or musty odors.
Tools needed
Nut milk maker, bowl, cup,…
How to make Chickpea Almond Milk
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Soak chickpeas and almonds
70g of chickpeas, washed and soaked for 7 – 10 hours until soft, during the soaking period, you should rinse the chickpeas and change the water 3 – 5 times to prevent spoilage. After that, peel off the thin skin from the chickpeas.
For the almonds, soak them for about 2 – 3 hours until soft.
Tip: After soaking the chickpeas, you can use a cloth bag or plastic wrap to cover them tightly and keep them in a warm place for 2 – 3 days to allow them to sprout before making milk; this way, the chickpeas will achieve the highest nutritional content.
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Make the milk
Next, you just need to put all the soaked chickpeas and almonds into the nut milk maker along with 1 liter of filtered water, select the quick milk-making mode, and wait for about 25 – 30 minutes.
All the remaining steps are handled by the machine, from cooking the nuts, grinding the milk, to producing a delicious final product.
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Final product
The creamy Almond Chickpea Milk is delicious and also provides a lot of nutrition good for the body. What are you waiting for? Get into the kitchen and make it for your whole family to enjoy!
3. Almond Lotus Seed Milk
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Preparation
2 hours
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Processing
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chickpea Lotus Seed Milk For 4 people
Chickpeas 50 gr Fresh lotus seeds 100 gr Pandan leaves 5 branches Sugar 100 gr Filtered water 1 liter
How to choose good lotus seeds
- You should choose freshly picked lotus seeds still on the lotus pod, as this allows you to select the best quality seeds.
- Mature lotus seeds will have a creamy white or dark yellow color, with a round, firm outer layer. These seeds will be very fragrant and delicious, without being rubbery, and will have a distinctive aroma when cooked.
- To keep the lotus seeds fresh, choose seeds that have not been shelled and still have the heart. The lotus seeds can be used to make delicious dishes and beverages, while the lotus hearts can be brewed as tea, which is very beneficial for health.
Tools needed
How to make Chickpea Lotus Seed Milk
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Soak chickpeas and lotus seeds
Soak 50gr of chickpeas in water for 2 – 4 hours until they soften. For 100gr of fresh lotus seeds, remove the shells and hearts.
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Blend the milk
Next, add the soaked chickpeas and lotus seeds into the blender with 1 liter of clean water.
Blend the mixture until smooth, then strain through a sieve for a finer mixture. The remaining chickpea pulp can be blended again with another 500ml of clean water until smooth.
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Cooking Milk
Mix 2 parts of ground soybean water with 100g of sugar in a pot, place it on the stove, and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
While cooking the milk, you should stir continuously to prevent the milk from burning at the bottom. When the milk just starts to boil gently, add 5 tied pandan leaves to the pot to infuse the milk with fragrance.
When the milk boils vigorously, reduce the heat and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, and strain the milk through a sieve to complete the process!
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Final Product
The finished chickpea and lotus seed milk has a light fragrance from pandan leaves, richness from chickpeas, and a sweet taste from fresh lotus seeds and sugar. A drink that is not only delicious but also nutritious. Show off your cooking skills and make it for your whole family to enjoy!
4. Chickpea Oat Chia Seed Milk
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chickpea Oat Chia Seed Milk Serves 4
Chickpeas 50 gr Chia seeds 20 gr Rolled oats 20 gr Salt 1/2 teaspoon Filtered water 1 liter
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good rolled oats
- When buying, you should pay attention to choose oats that are white with slight yellow stripes around the cracked husk. You should choose when the oats have a light sweet aroma, and the grains are intact without being crushed by pests.
- You should choose oats that are packaged carefully, the grains inside are still fresh and not damp, choose brands that are reputable and within the expiration date. Do not buy when you see the packaging torn, oats that are moldy or have an unpleasant smell.
- You can buy rolled oats at baking ingredient stores, supermarkets or on e-commerce sites. Note to choose reputable sellers to ensure quality.
- You can also buy rolled oats at TasteVN stores near you or order online on the website bachhoaxanh.com.
How to choose quality chia seeds
- When buying chia seeds, you should choose branded ones that are well-packaged in sturdy packaging, you should check the expiration date and ensure they are stored at the appropriate temperature.
- Do not choose chia seeds that show signs of moisture or clumping, packaging that is torn or not secure, has a rancid oil smell or strange odor, or has unusual colors.
- You can buy chia seeds at baking ingredient stores, markets, supermarkets or e-commerce sites. Remember to choose reputable sellers to ensure quality!
- You can also buy chia seeds at TasteVN stores near you or order online on the website bachhoaxanh.com.
Implementation tools
Nut milk maker, bowl, spoon, cup,…
How to make Chickpea Oatmeal Chia Seed Milk
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Making the milk
Soak 50g of chickpeas in cold water for 5 – 6 hours to soften and expand.
Next, add the soaked chickpeas, 20g of chia seeds, 20g of rolled oats, 1 liter of filtered water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into the milk maker, then close the lid tightly.
Turn on the milk maker and select the quick milk mode; now you just need to wait for 20 – 25 minutes for the Chickpea Oatmeal Chia Seed Milk to be ready.
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The result
The Chickpea Oatmeal Chia Seed Milk is finished with a gentle aroma of nuts, a creamy, smooth texture that is extremely delicious and also provides many nutrients for the body. Let’s get into the kitchen and make it for the whole family to enjoy!
5. Chickpea Milk with Millet
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chickpea Milk with Millet Serves 4
Chickpeas 70 gr Millet 20 gr Filtered water 1 liter
How to choose good millet
- You should choose millet that is naturally light yellow, evenly colored, and free from impurities, moisture, pests, or insects.
- You can choose millet that is well-packaged, branded, with clear source and expiration date printed. Avoid those without such information or that have been tampered with.
- You can buy millet at baking supply stores, markets, supermarkets, or e-commerce websites. Make sure to choose reputable sellers to ensure quality!
Required tools
Nut milk maker, bowl, strainer, cup,…
How to make Chickpea and Millet Milk
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Soak chickpeas and millet
With 70g of chickpeas and 20g of millet, soak them in water for 8 hours until soft. Then rinse thoroughly and drain.
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Make the milk
Put all the ingredients including chickpeas and millet into the milk maker, add 1 liter of filtered water, and close the lid tightly.
Select the quick milk cooking mode and start cooking the milk for 20 – 25 minutes. After the milk is cooked, strain it through a sieve once more to ensure it is very smooth.
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Finished product
The finished chickpea and millet milk will have a gentle aroma and a rich, delicious taste. This will be a wonderful drink for the whole family, both tasty and nutritious for the body.
How to choose delicious chickpeas
- When choosing chickpeas, you should select those that are evenly round, with a characteristic light yellow color.
- Avoid buying chickpeas that show signs of mold or insect infestation.
- You can buy chickpeas at large supermarket chains or on e-commerce websites.
- When purchasing, you should carefully check the origin, expiration date, and choose reputable sellers to avoid buying low-quality chickpeas!
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The dish chickpea milk looks really delicious, creamy, rich, and nutritious, doesn’t it? With 5 simple cooking methods that TasteVN just shared with you, you will definitely be able to make this very healthy drink!
