Agua Con Chia y Limón Recipe
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Agua Con Chia y Limón Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by soaking chia seeds in warm water for at least an hour so they absorb liquid and develop a jelly-like coating. This process helps prevent the seeds from clumping when mixed into the drink. The hydrated chia seeds are then combined with cold water, freshly squeezed lime juice from several large limes, and simple syrup or another sweetener adjusted to taste.
The final mixture is chilled and served over ice with lime slices for garnish. The drink offers a slight thickness from the chia seeds and a fresh citrus flavor accented by sweetness. This traditional agua fresca works well to refresh and hydrate.
If pressed for time, a shorter soak of 10 minutes is possible, but longer soaking improves the texture as the seeds fully swell. Stirring after adding water helps prevent lumps and distributes the seeds evenly throughout the drink.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds
- 6 cups water 1.5 liters
- 5 lime large
- ½ cup simple syrup or ½ cup sugar or your favorite sweetener according to taste
Instructions
- In a medium jar (with tight-fitting lid), add the chia seeds and 1 cup warm water. Close the lid and shake the container for at least 15 seconds. Place it in the fridge for at least one hour.
- In a large pitcher, add the soaked chia seeds and just enough water to cover them. Mix the chia seeds with a fork to remove any lumps.
- Add the rest of the cold water and the lime juice. Then add the simple syrup and mix. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed. Add more water if you would like it to be more diluted (though note that when you add ice, it will melt and naturally dilute the agua fresca).
- Serve with ice and sliced limes.
Notes
- Soak chia seeds at least one hour for best gel formation and texture.
- In a hurry, 10 minutes soaking is possible with thorough stirring.
- Adjust sweetness to taste with simple syrup, sugar, or preferred sweetener.
- Serve chilled with ice and sliced limes for freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6glasses
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8oz | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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