Korean Pine Nut Job's Tears Shake
Jat-yulmu shake blends boiled job's tears and pine nuts with milk, honey, and ice into a thick grain-based shake. The job's tears must be cooked until fully soft to eliminate any gritty texture and blend smoothly, while the pine nuts - high in natural oils - create a creamy emulsion that gives the shake its rich body. Honey provides a clear sweetness over the mild grain base, and vanilla extract adds aromatic depth. A pinch of salt brings forward the nutty pine flavor and the toasty character of the job's tears, and blending with ice cubes makes the final drink cold and thick.
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse and soak job's tears for 2 hours, then cook in 300ml water for 12 minutes until tender.
- 2
Drain cooked grains and cool completely.
- 3
Lightly toast pine nuts in a dry pan over low heat for 1 minute.
- 4
Blend cooked grains, pine nuts, milk, honey, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
- 5
Add ice and blend 20 more seconds for a chilled shake, then serve immediately.
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