Beverage

Emoliente

Name: Emoliente
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: peruvian
Ingredients: 2 l water; 30 g barley; 10 g horsetail dried; 10 g alfalfa dried; 10 g flaxseed; 1 pcs lemon sliced; 0.5 pcs apple sliced; 5 g quillay bark dried; 1 pcs lime for serving; 30 g brown sugar (optional)

Emoliente is a traditional Peruvian warm beverage, cherished for its soothing properties. This herbal drink combines a variety of botanicals, offering a comforting and fragrant experience. It's perfect for a relaxing moment or as a natural pick-me-up.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 93 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 lwater
30 gbarley
10 ghorsetail, dried
10 galfalfa, dried
10 gflaxseed
1 pcslemon, sliced
0.5 pcsapple, sliced
5 gquillay bark, dried
1 pcslime, for serving
30 gbrown sugar(optional)

Equipment

fine-mesh sieve · large pot · pitcher

The method

Step by step

1
Pour the water into a large pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
About 5 min
2
Add the barley, horsetail, alfalfa, flaxseed, lemon slices, apple slices, and quillay bark to the boiling water.
Cook’s note: Ensure all ingredients are submerged in the water.
3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the mixture simmer gently for at least 20 minutes.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Simmering longer will extract more flavor and beneficial properties from the herbs.
4
Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pitcher or heatproof container, discarding the solids.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Press the solids gently to extract any remaining liquid.
5
If desired, stir in the brown sugar until it completely dissolves.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference, or omit for a sugar-free drink.
6
Serve the emoliente warm, garnished with a fresh lime slice.
Cook’s note: You can keep the emoliente warm in a thermos for a few hours.

Per serving

Nutrition

76%Score

Calories: 93.3kcal
Protein: 1.7g
Carbs: 21g
Fat: 1.4g
Fibre: 3.6g
Sugar: 10.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover emoliente in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warm, or in the microwave.