Fany Gerson's Agua De Limón Con Chía
Limade with Chia Seeds, Paletas
When I first moved to the States, I often had major cravings for this beverage. In Mexico, chia seeds are sold in most markets and spice shops, but I couldn’t find them anywhere in the States, and when I tried to explain what they were, people looked at me like I was crazy. Then, late one night when I was watching TV, I saw this thing called the Chia Pet. I had found my seeds! Chia seeds look like poppy seeds, but when soaked in liquid for a while, they bloom and develop an awesome gummy texture. This limeade is made using the whole lime, which gives it a slight bitterness but trust me: it’s so good you won’t want to make it any other way.
Makes 5 servings
ingredients
3 large limes, quartered
4 cups water
½ cup sugar, or more if needed
¼ cup chia seeds
method
Put the limes, water, and sugar in a blender and blend until fairly smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Taste and add more sugar if you like.
Whisk in the chia seeds and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until completely chilled. Stir before serving, then serve over ice.
