Hemp milk

1. Hemp milk from roasted hemp seeds

Total time About 10 min Vegetarian Lactose-free Dairy-free

Ingredients

1 part hemp seeds or shelled hemp seeds
3 parts water
a pinch of salt or sweetener (e.g. sugar or syrup)

Method

Roast the hemp seeds in a dry pan until they start to smell and gain some color.
Add water and blend the mixture with a hand blender.
Strain the finished hemp milk and use as a drink, in smoothies or coffee.

Tip

The crushed seeds left in the sieve can be used in baking, porridge or veggie patties.

Source

Inna Somersalo, Päivi Mattila, Hanna Tuomisto, Henri Haimi: Härkäpapua sarvista – Herkullista kasvisruokaa läheltä. Moreeni 2010.

2. Hemp milk from soaked hemp seeds

Total time About 12 hr 10 min Vegetarian Lactose-free Dairy-free

Ingredients

5 dl water
a generous 1 dl hemp seeds
a pinch of salt and sweetener (e.g. sugar, agave syrup or maple syrup)

Method

Soak unroasted hemp seeds for 12 hours and rinse.
Grind the seeds with water in a blender as finely as possible.
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and season to taste.

Tip

Hemp milk will keep in the refrigerator for about two days. The remaining crushed seeds are suitable for use in bread roll dough or patties, for example.