Agua de Chaya

Dive into this refreshing and vibrant beverage, a staple in Mexican and Central American cuisine. Agua de Chaya is not only delightful but also offers a unique, slightly tart flavor profile, perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot day. This earthy and invigorating drink is crafted with the goodness of chaya leaves and lime, making it both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

🌿 7 fresh chaya leaves
🍋 Juice from 5 limes
💧 1 liter water, 500 ml for blending, 500 ml for mixing
🍚 1 cup white granulated sugar
🧊 Ice, quantity to taste

Instructions

1- Prepare the Chaya Leaves:

• Use generic scissors to carefully cut 7 fresh chaya leaves from the plant.
• Rinse the leaves thoroughly in a generic metal bowl filled with water, rubbing them gently to remove any dirt or debris. Set aside.

2- Make the Simple Syrup:

• In a generic white bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1/4 cup of water.
• Stir with a generic metal spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved to form a simple syrup. Set aside.

3- Prepare the Lime Juice:

• Halve the 5 limes on a generic plastic white cutting board using a chef's knife with a light blue handle.
• Use a generic dark grey metal manual lime squeezer to juice the limes into the bowl containing the simple syrup or into a separate bowl. Set aside.

4- Blend the Chaya Mixture:

• Place the washed chaya leaves into a blender with a red base and clear glass pitcher.
• Add 500 ml of water to the blender pitcher.
• Secure the lid and blend until the mixture is smooth and vibrant green.

5- Strain the Mixture:

• Position a generic green plastic fine mesh strainer over a clear glass bowl or serving pitcher.
• Pour the blended chaya mixture through the strainer to remove any fibrous material.

6- Assemble the Drink:

• Add ice cubes to your serving pitcher.
• Pour the strained chaya liquid over the ice.
• Incorporate the lime juice and dissolved sugar syrup.
• Use a generic wooden or metal spoon to stir the ingredients thoroughly.
• Adjust consistency and flavor by adding the remaining 500 ml of water or additional ice as preferred.

7- Serve:

• Pour into serving glasses, optionally garnished with a chaya leaf or lime slice.
• Enjoy this refreshing, slightly tart drink immediately, chilled over ice.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment: Scissors, Metal Bowl, Cutting Board, Chef's Knife, Manual Lime Squeezer, Blender, Strainer, Glass Pitcher, Spoon, Serving Glasses (All Generic)

Cooking Tips

• Be sure to wash chaya leaves thoroughly since some varieties require cooking to neutralize toxicity.
• Adjust sugar and ice to your liking for a perfect balance.

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Agua de Chaya