What is tejuino?

What is tejuino?

What is tejuino? It is a fermented drink that is very simple to make, and whose flavor is similar to tamarind water, sweet and tart. It consists of a corn dough (masa harina) mixed with water and piloncillo, a sugar that is very popular in Mexico, all brought to a boil.

What are the ingredients in a tejuino?

Ingredients 1 For the Tejuino Mixture: 2 1 lb Piloncillo 3 12 oz Masa for tortilla 4 I lime juiced 5 For the Drink: 6 3/4 cup Tejuino Mixture 7 1 oz Lime Juice add an extra half oz if you like your drinks a little more tart 8 Ice 9 Sea Salt 10 Garnish

How do you serve tejuino in Mexico?

I believe in Jalisco it is customary to serve it with lime sorbet, but in Colima, Tejuino is served over shaved ice, and lots of lime juice. Colima is hot and pretty humid year round, so Tejuino is a good way to cool off–it’s just so refreshing!

How to make tejuino with limes?

Let cool and add the juice of 3 limes. Let stand for 3 days in a cool, dry place until it is fermented. It is recommended to use a clay pot and cover it well with a cloth. At the end of the 3 days, cut remaining lime in slices and mix with the tejuino.