Best 2 Ethiopian Sunflower Seeds Juice Recipes

Ethiopian sunflower seeds juice, also known as "TirTir", is a traditional Ethiopian drink made from roasted and ground sunflower seeds. It is a popular and nutritious beverage often enjoyed as a refreshing drink, a healthy snack, or a medicinal remedy. With its earthy and nutty flavor, sunflower seeds juice offers a unique taste and a variety of potential health benefits. Its richness in nutrients such as essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants makes it an appealing choice for those seeking a natural and wholesome beverage. So, let's delve into the realm of Ethiopian sunflower seeds juice, exploring its history, cultural significance, and the art of crafting this delicious and beneficial drink.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

ETHIOPIAN SUNFLOWER SEEDS DIPPING SAUCE

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Sunflower Seeds Dipping Sauce (Yesuf Fitfit) is one of the side-dishes of Ethiopia, usually prepared during Lent. It is used with Injera (Ethiopian flat bread). There are many ways of preparing a dish from the sunflower seeds and this is one of my recipes.

Provided by yewoinfamilycooking

Categories Peppers

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups sunflower seeds
3 cups water (or more)
2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
1 hot green pepper (finely chopped)
2 scallions (finely chopped) or 2 green onions (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder or 1 teaspoon ginger juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh basil (minced)
salt and black pepper

Steps:

Rinse the sunflower seeds with cold water.
In a cooking pot, cover the sunflower seeds in cold water; boil for 15 minutes or until soft.
Drain and place the cooked sunflower seeds in a food processor; add three cups of cold water; blend until all the seeds are crushed.
Strain the sunflower sauce into a container; discard the sunflower sediments; cover the container and keep it in fridge to cool.
Combine the finely chopped vegetables with lemon, oil, basil, garlic, ginger, salt and black pepper; mix it well.
Add the vegetable mixture into the sunflower sauce container, mix well and keep in the fridge.
Break Injera (Ethiopian flat bread) in small pieces; dip the pieces in the sunflower-vegetable sauce; or use it as dipping sauce for all kinds of bread.
Serve it cold.
Keep the sunflower sauce in fridge.

ETHIOPIAN SUNFLOWER SEEDS JUICE

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Make and share this Ethiopian Sunflower Seeds Juice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yewoinfamilycooking

Categories Shakes

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

Rinse the sunflower seeds with cold water.
In a cooking pot, cover the sunflower seeds in cold water; boil for 15 minutes or until soft.
Strain in colander and discard the liquid; place the sunflower seeds in a food processor (blender), add 4 cups of cold water; grind and mash until all the seeds are crushed.
Strain and pour the sunflower juice into a container; add a branch of rue or ginger root; cover and keep it in fridge.
For one glass of sunflower juice, add 1 teaspoon of honey or 1/2 teaspoon of sugar; mix it well and drink.
Always shake the container to mix the sunflower juice before pouring into a glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.4, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 6.9, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 16.4

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh sunflower seeds. If you're using dried sunflower seeds, soak them in water for at least 2 hours before using.
Be sure to rinse the sunflower seeds thoroughly before using them. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
If you don't have a juicer, you can make sunflower seed milk by blending the sunflower seeds with water and then straining the mixture through a cheesecloth.
Sunflower seed juice can be enjoyed on its own or used in a variety of recipes, such as smoothies, soups, and baked goods.
Sunflower seed juice is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is also a good source of protein and fiber.

Conclusion:

Sunflower seed juice is a delicious and nutritious drink that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be used in a variety of recipes. Sunflower seed juice is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. If you're looking for a healthy and refreshing drink, sunflower seed juice is a great option.