Lotus Seed & Black Sesame Seed Drink
BENEFITS:
This drink is great for the lungs and nurturing of the kidneys
Serves: 1-2 (it will be good for one week)
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ C black sesame seeds
- 1 C lotus seeds
- ½ C mung beans
- ½ C adzuki beans
- ½ C black beans
- ½ C walnuts
- 1 C kelp
- 1 tangerine (use the full peel of the tangerine only, not the fruit)
PREPARATION:
- Soak all the beans and seeds covered in water for 24 hours and drain
- Soak the walnuts and kelp covered in water for 6 hours and drain
- Put all the beans, seeds, walnuts, kelp and tangerine peel in a large pan and put enough water in it to cover ingredients. Cook until it boils and then turn it down to simmer for one hour.
- Remove from heat.
- Cool down the mixture and put it all into a blender including whatever water is left. Refrigerate. If you have this for breakfast you can add a little sea salt to taste. If you have this later in the afternoon or for dinner, you can add a little brown sugar or honey to taste.
Enjoy!
***If you like, you can also add a tsp. of olive oil which is so good for the skin during fall season