Ethiopian Sunflower Seeds Juice

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1

Refreshing Ethiopian Sunflower Seeds Juice recipe to quench your thirst

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

8 hrs

Cook

5 min

Ready In

8 hrs 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups sunflower seeds
	1 head rue ( Tena Adam ) or 1 head gingerroot ( peeled , sliced )
	honey ( as required ) or sugar ( as required )
	4 cups water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

200

Sugar

10g

Fat

12g

Ethiopian Sunflower Seeds Juice is a traditional beverage in Ethiopian cuisine, often consumed during hot summer days as a thirst quencher. Sunflower seeds are soaked to soften them and blended with water to produce a creamy, nutty flavor. The drink can be served with honey or sugar to sweeten it and with rue or gingerroot to add a refreshing and unique taste. This drink is also consumed for its health benefits; sunflower seeds are a good source of protein and vitamin E, gingerroot has anti-inflammatory properties and rue helps with digestion and immune function.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the sunflower seeds in cold running water and place them in a large bowl.
2.	Add enough water to cover the seeds, and soak them for 6-8 hours, or overnight.
3.	Drain off the soaking water, rinse the seeds again in cold water, and put them into a blender with 4 cups of water.
4.	Blend the mixture until the seeds are finely ground.
5.	Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
6.	Add honey or sugar to taste.
7.	Slice the gingerroot and add it to the pitcher, or use rue if you prefer a more bitter taste.
8.	Stir everything together and serve over ice.

PROS

This refreshing drink is perfect for hot summer days and can help to keep you hydrated.

The sunflower seeds are a good source of protein and healthy fats.

Gingerroot has anti-inflammatory properties and has been linked to reducing nausea and promoting digestion.

Rue is used to support immune function and help with digestion.

CONS

This drink may not be to everyone’s taste, especially if you are not a fan of nutty flavors.

Rue can be bitter and may cause an upset stomach if consumed in large amounts.

Adding too much honey or sugar can make this drink too sweet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sunflower seeds are a good source of protein, healthy fats, and vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that can help protect your cells from damage.
Gingerroot has been researched for its anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to aid in reducing nausea and promoting digestion.
Rue has traditionally been used in Ethiopian cuisine to support immune function and help with digestion.